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Author | : Andrew Rawson |
Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
Total Pages | : 318 |
Release | : 2008-10-20 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1783400358 |
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The Battle of Loos formed part of a wider offensive conducted by both French and British Forces in September 1915. The British First Army, under the leadership of General Haig, were to break through the German line at Loos thanks in part to their superior numbers, while other operations were to achieve a similar result in Champagne and at Vimy Ridge. Due to lack of artillery the Loos attack was planned to be preceded by a massive gas attack. Chlorine gas would hopefully entirely overcome the Germans inadequate gas masks and lead to a swift breakthrough. Unfortunately all did not go to plan. First some of the gas was blown back into the British trenches causing over 2,000 casualties. Then when the assault itself took place the attackers were met by fierce German resistance, none more so than at Hill 70 where the German defences were strong. Despite many waves of attack, very few troops made it into enemy trenches. After a few days the attack had to be called off. It had cost 60,000 British casualties for virtually no gain. Rudyard Kipling's son John, serving with the Irish Guards, was also lost.
Author | : John M. Breit |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 22 |
Release | : 1937 |
Genre | : Loos, Battle of, Loos-en-Gohelle, France, 1915 |
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Author | : Philip Warner |
Publisher | : Wordsworth Editions |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781840222296 |
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"On 25th September 1915, and for a few days afterward, the small town of Loos, between Lens and La Bass?e in Northern France, became the centre of one of the most intense and bloody battles of the First World War ... Philip Warner's narrative is vividly brought to life through the words of survivors from all parts of the line: the infantry, the gunners, the officers, and including extracts from the letters and diaries of Sir John French ... Through their accounts and diaries of the time, they reveal one of the most horrific tales of war yet told as well as the heroism and determination that in the end tipped the scales to victory"--Page 4 of cover.
Author | : James E. Glattly |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 1937 |
Genre | : Loos, Battle of, Loos-en-Gohelle, France, 1915 |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Andrew Rawson |
Publisher | : Battleground Europe |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Loos, Battle of, Loos-en-Gohelle, France, 1915 |
ISBN | : 9780850529043 |
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"This book does not intend to be a comprehensive account of the battle ... There is only a brief description of the events leading up to the battle and its aftermath. It will, however, give you a feel for the events that took place on IV Corps front ... At the back of the book, there are recommended car and walking tours ... There is a separate section covering the cemeteries and memorial relevant to the battle"--Page 16.
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Publisher | : Royal Highland Fusiliers |
Total Pages | : 552 |
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Author | : Walter A. Jensen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 1937 |
Genre | : Loos, Battle of, Loos-en-Gohelle, France, 1915 |
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Author | : John Buchan |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 1178 |
Release | : 2024-01-11 |
Genre | : History |
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This carefully crafted ebook: "THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION – The Battle of Jutland, The Battle of the Somme & Nelson's History of the War (9 Books in One Volume)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. John Buchan (1875-1940) was a Scottish novelist, historian and also served as Canada's Governor General. With the outbreak of the First World War, Buchan worked as a correspondent in France for The Times. Content: Days to Remember: The British Empire in the Great War The Battle of Jutland The Battle of the Somme, First Phase The Battle of the Somme, Second Phase Nelson's History of the War (Volumes I–V) "The definite history of this war is not now to be written, or for many a day. Still it may be possible to disentangle from this struggle of armed nations over hundreds of miles some explicit narrative which may help all of us who are hungering for help and guidance. At present we do not authentically know even the subtle causes which produced this convulsion over half the world. What is on the surface is clear enough, but it is what is under the surface that matters. I am reluctant to believe in a diabolical and cold-blooded scheme to bring about war at this time; at least, this does not seem to be proved. We must, then, I think, suspend our judgment as to the real causes of war till time and documents give us the clue. Perhaps the pregnant word "mobilization" may explain much. Meanwhile we can only conjecture by the light of a few facts..." (Excerpt; Nelson's History of the War)
Author | : John Buchan |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 1180 |
Release | : 2023-12-30 |
Genre | : History |
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This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The edition incorporates an interactive table of contents, footnotes and other information relevant to the content which makes the reading experience meticulously organized and enjoyable. Table of Contents: Days to Remember: The British Empire in the Great War The Battle of Jutland The Battle of the Somme, First Phase The Battle of the Somme, Second Phase Nelson's History of the War (Volumes I–V) "The definite history of this war is not now to be written, or for many a day. Still it may be possible to disentangle from this struggle of armed nations over hundreds of miles some explicit narrative which may help all of us who are hungering for help and guidance. At present we do not authentically know even the subtle causes which produced this convulsion over half the world. What is on the surface is clear enough, but it is what is under the surface that matters. I am reluctant to believe in a diabolical and cold-blooded scheme to bring about war at this time; at least, this does not seem to be proved. We must, then, I think, suspend our judgment as to the real causes of war till time and documents give us the clue. Perhaps the pregnant word "mobilization" may explain much. Meanwhile we can only conjecture by the light of a few facts..." (Excerpt; Nelson's History of the War) John Buchan (1875-1940) was a Scottish novelist, historian and also served as Canada's Governor General. With the outbreak of the First World War, Buchan worked as a correspondent in France for The Times.
Author | : John Buchan |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 1179 |
Release | : 2023-12-08 |
Genre | : History |
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