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Victoria Crosses on the Western Front – The Final Advance in Picardy

- October – November 1918
Af: Paul Oldfield Engelsk Paperback

Victoria Crosses on the Western Front – The Final Advance in Picardy

- October – November 1918
Af: Paul Oldfield Engelsk Paperback
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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 – The Final Advance in Picardy 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.
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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 – The Final Advance in Picardy 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.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 344
ISBN-13: 9781526788191
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 1526788195
Kategori: Militærhistorie
Udg. Dato: 13 dec 2024
Længde: 35mm
Bredde: 236mm
Højde: 157mm
Forlag: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Oplagsdato: 13 dec 2024
Forfatter(e): Paul Oldfield
Forfatter(e) Paul Oldfield

Kategori Militærhistorie

ISBN-13 9781526788191

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Paperback

Sider 344

Udgave

Længde 35mm

Bredde 236mm

Højde 157mm

Udg. Dato 13 dec 2024

Oplagsdato 13 dec 2024

Forlag Pen & Sword Books Ltd

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