Under the Devil's Eye Moody Simon
Under the Devil's Eye Moody Simon The authors have researched the Salonika Campaign in every detail, from the arrival of the first British troops in 1915 to final victory. Salonika was converted into…
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Under the Devil's Eye Moody Simon
The authors have researched the Salonika Campaign in every detail, from the arrival of the first British troops in 1915 to final victory. Salonika was converted into a vast military base and over 70 miles of defensive works were created. During this period large numbers of British and allied troops were tied up in the strategically vital Balkans.
Using first hand accounts, a vivid picture of life for the British Army is painted, with the roles of the Royal Flying Corps/RAF and RNAS well covered. We learn of the disappointments of the British XII Corps offensive in April/May 1917 (The First Battle of Doiran) and the more successful aggressive raiding in the Struma Valley. The campaign drew to a victorious conclusion with the defeat of the Bulgarians in 1918 but the British Salonika Army remained in place until 1921.
The effect of this slow demobilization is also