Victoria Crosses on the Western Front - Cambrai to the German Spring Offensive - 20th November 1917 to 7th April 1918Pevná vazba
Victoria Crosses on the Western Front - Cambrai to the German Spring Offensive - 20th November 1917 to 7th April 1918Pevná vazba In the past, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the…
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Victoria Crosses on the Western Front - Cambrai to the German Spring Offensive - 20th November 1917 to 7th April 1918Pevná vazba
In the past, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took place. 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 - Cambrai to the German Spring Offensive is designed for the battlefield visitor as much as the armchair reader. He resolved to find out.
Detailed sketch maps show the area today, together with the battle-lines and movements of the combatants. A thorough account of each VC action is set within the wider strategic and tactical context. 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