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Loos - Hill 70: French Flanders : The South (Battleground Europe)
Andrew Rawson
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Description for Loos - Hill 70: French Flanders : The South (Battleground Europe)
Paperback. Series: Battleground Europe. Num Pages: 160 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 141 x 9. Weight in Grams: 340.
The Battle of Loos formed part of a wider offensive conducted by both French and British Forces in September 1915. The British First Army, under the leadership of General Haig, were to break through the German line at Loos thanks in part to their superior numbers, while other operations were to achieve a similar result in Champagne and at Vimy Ridge.Due to lack of artillery the Loos attack was planned to be preceded by a massive gas attack. Chlorine gas would hopefully entirely overcome the Germans' inadequate gas masks and lead to a swift breakthrough.Unfortunately all did not go to ... Read more
The Battle of Loos formed part of a wider offensive conducted by both French and British Forces in September 1915. The British First Army, under the leadership of General Haig, were to break through the German line at Loos thanks in part to their superior numbers, while other operations were to achieve a similar result in Champagne and at Vimy Ridge.Due to lack of artillery the Loos attack was planned to be preceded by a massive gas attack. Chlorine gas would hopefully entirely overcome the Germans' inadequate gas masks and lead to a swift breakthrough.Unfortunately all did not go to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Series
Battleground Europe
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Barnsley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780850529043
SKU
V9780850529043
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About Andrew Rawson
Andrew Rawson is a freelance writer who has written over forty books covering many conflicts. They include eight books for Pen and Sword's 'Battleground Europe' series and three reference books for The History Press's 'Handbook' series. One covered all aspects of the British Army in the First World War. He has recently completed a ten part series on the British ... Read more
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