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: Battle of Albert_, 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: |
April 2021 |
Authors: |
Paul Oldfield
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
240 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-8799-6 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-5267-8799-7 |
Barcode: |
9781526787996 |
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