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Fromelles 1916
Af: Paul Cobb
Engelsk Paperback
Fromelles 1916
Af: Paul Cobb
Engelsk Paperback

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At Fromelles in July 1916 two divisions – one British and one Australian – within a few weeks of arriving in France – went into action for the first time. Their task was to prevent the Germans from moving troops to the Somme where a major British offensive was in progress, but the attack on 19/20 July was a disaster with nearly 7,000 casualties in a few hours. This account explores this battle which for many epitomises the futility of the Great War. In those few hours many heroic deeds were done but the battle caused a souring of Anglo-Australian relationships and truly was a baptism of fire for these British and Australian troops. This is their history. In a new section, Paul Cobb explores the recent discovery in 2008/09 of a mass war grave on the battlefield and includes details of the findings of the archaeological dig, the recovery of 250 bodies and the creation of a new military cemetery.
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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
240
ISBN-13:
9780752456010
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0752456016
Udg. Dato:
31 mar 2010
Længde:
19mm
Bredde:
116mm
Højde:
196mm
Forlag:
The History Press Ltd
Oplagsdato:
31 mar 2010
Forfatter(e):
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