The Hell They Called High Wood: The Somme 1916 - Rilegato

Norman, Terry

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0850529867 ISBN 13: 9780850529869

Casa editrice: Pen & Sword, 2003

Riassunto

High Wood, dominating the Bazentin Ridge, was the fiercely contested focal point of the Battle of the Somme. Held by the Germans, it was fiercely defended against infantry, cavalry and tanks - the latter deployed in battle for the first time. The wood finally fell to the British in September, but the successful divisional commander was dismissed for 'lack of push' and 'wanton waste of men'. Yet despite the appalling losses, his troops achieved its capture and consolidation. The Hell They Called High Wood is firmly established as one of the classic accounts of the Somme action and is compulsory reading for all who wish to gain a clear insight into this cataclysmic battle.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Pen & Sword
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0850529867
• ISBN 13: 9780850529869
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 224