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PASSCHENDAELE CAMPAIGN 1917; BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
£3.99
From the well thought out “BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE” series, each large battle and minor action of this campaign is given equal treatment, giving a detailed insight into the most talked about side of the campaign, the British side. There are details on the planning of each offensive and the changing tactics used by both sides. There is discussion about how the infantry, the artillery, the cavalry, the engineers and Royal Flying Corps worked together. Over sixty new maps chart the day-by-day progress of each battle and action. If you’re looking for a good introduction to the battles in and around Ypres then look no further.
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Description
This is a good, no-nonsense, approach to the British Expeditionary Force’s battles in the summer and autumn of 1917. It begins with the Allied plan to free up the Flanders coast, to limit German naval and submarine attacks on British shipping.
The opening offensive began with the detonation of nineteen mines on 7 June and ended with the capture of the Messines Ridge. The main offensive started with success on 31 July but was soon bogged down due to the August rains. Three huge attacks between 20 September and 4 October had the Germans reeling, but again the weather intervened and the campaign concluded with futile attacks across the muddy slopes of the Passchendaele Ridge.
Together the narrative and maps provide an insight into the British Army’s experience during this important campaign. The men who made a difference are mentioned; those who led the advances, those who stopped the counterattacks and those who were awarded the Victoria Cross.
Additional information
| Author/Editor | Andrew Rawson |
|---|---|
| Product Code | 28106 |
| Delivery | This item is usually dispatched Next Day |
| Format | Hardback 264 pages |
| ISBN | 9781526704009 |
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