Passchendaele - Ypres: The Fight for the Village - Nigel Cave
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The British offensive, which became known as Passchendaele, got underway on 31 July, 1917 with the objective of capturing fifteen miles of territory.The attack quickly lost momentum and, it was not until finally in November that the line managed to advance seven miles.
With winter setting in, the British troops were subjected to some of the worst conditions they had ever faced. During the attack 265,000 were either killed or injured.
This battlefield guide gives details of the attacks whilst guiding the reade...
With winter setting in, the British troops were subjected to some of the worst conditions they had ever faced. During the attack 265,000 were either killed or injured.
This battlefield guide gives details of the attacks whilst guiding the reade...
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Passchendaele - Ypres: The Fight for the Village par Nigel Cave.
Éditions : Pen and Sword Military - 1997.
Broché en format 13,5 cm x 22 cm - 144 pages.
Langues : anglais
Éditions : Pen and Sword Military - 1997.
Broché en format 13,5 cm x 22 cm - 144 pages.
Langues : anglais