Fromelles 1916
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At Fromelles in July 1916 two divisions – one British and one Australian – within a few weeks of arriving in France – went into action for the first time. Their task was to prevent the Germans from moving troops to the Somme where a major British offensive was in progress, but the attack on 19/20 July was a disaster with nearly 7,000 casualties in a few hours. This account explores this battle which for many epitomises the futility of the Great War. In those few hours many heroic deeds were done but the battle caused a souring of Anglo-Australian relationships and truly was a baptism of fire for these British and Australian troops. This is their history. In a new section, Paul Cobb explores the recent discovery in 2008/09 of a mass war grave on the battlefield and includes details of the findings of the archaeological dig, the recovery of 250 bodies and the creation of a new military cemetery.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 31 maart 2010
Aantal pagina's: 240
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdauteur: Paul Cobb
Hoofduitgeverij: The History Press Ltd
Editie: UK ed.
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 120 mm
Product hoogte: 20 mm
Product lengte: 200 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 120 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 213 mm
Verpakking lengte: 200 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 0.26 kg
EAN: 9780752456010