IN THE PAST, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the
author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took
place. He resolved to find out. In 1988, in the midst of his army
career, research for this book commenced and over the years
numerous sources have been consulted. Victoria Crosses on the
Western Front - Battles of the Hindenburg Line - Canal du Nord is
designed for the battlefield visitor as much as the armchair
reader. A thorough account of each VC action is set within the
wider strategic and tactical context. Detailed sketch maps show the
area today, together with the battle-lines and movements of the
combatants. It will allow visitors to stand upon the spot, or very
close to, where each VC was won. Photographs of the battle sites
richly illustrate the accounts. There is also a comprehensive
biography for each recipient, covering every aspect of their lives
warts and all: parents and siblings, education, civilian
employment, military career, wife and children, death and
burial/commemoration. A host of other information, much of it
published for the first time, reveals some fascinating characters,
with numerous links to many famous people and events.
General
Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Military
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
July 2023 |
Authors: |
Paul Oldfield
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
304 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-8811-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-5267-8811-X |
Barcode: |
9781526788115 |
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