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Victoria Crosses on the Western Front - 1917 to Third Ypres: 27th January 1917 to 27th July 1917
Paul Oldfield
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Description for Victoria Crosses on the Western Front - 1917 to Third Ypres: 27th January 1917 to 27th July 1917
hardcover. The third in a series of nine compelling books covering every VC on the Western Front. Num Pages: 368 pages, Integrated illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 242 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1394.
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 - 1917 to Third Ypres 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 ... Read more
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 - 1917 to Third Ypres 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Pen & Sword Military
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473827073
SKU
9781473827073
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-4
About Paul Oldfield
Paul Oldfield was born in Sheffield and was educated at Victoria College in Jersey. After serving in the Army for thirty-six years, he became a freelance battlefield guide (he is a badged member of the Guild of Battlefield Guides) and a historian. In 1988, he co-authored Sheffield City Battalion in the Pals series. Cockleshell Raid and Bruneval in Pen & ... Read more
Reviews for Victoria Crosses on the Western Front - 1917 to Third Ypres: 27th January 1917 to 27th July 1917
Detailed and well researched. 9/10
Mark Marsay The Great War Magazine
Mark Marsay The Great War Magazine