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Arras Campaign Andrew Rawson

Arras Campaign By Andrew Rawson

Arras Campaign by Andrew Rawson


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An in-depth account of the retreat to the Hindenburg Line in February and March 1917.

Arras Campaign Summary

Arras Campaign by Andrew Rawson

This is an account of the British Expeditionary Force's actions during the spring of 1917\\. It begins with the Allied plans for the New Year and shows how they were undone by the German decision to withdraw to a pre-prepared defensive line. The story follows the cautious advance across devastated territory to the Hindenburg Line and the subsequent revision in Allied plans. The Arras offensive on 9 April resulted in the capture of Vimy Ridge by the Canadians and the longest advance by British troops since trench warfare began. But attempts to replicate the success at places like Oppy, Roeux, Monchy and Bullecourt ended in bloody failure. Each large battle and minor action is given equal treatment, giving a detailed insight into the most talked about side of the campaign, the British side. There are details on the reasoning behind each battle, the objectives and the tactics. There is discussion about how the infantry, the artillery, the cavalry, the engineers and Royal Flying Corps worked together. We see how they used new techniques or made costly mistakes during the attacks. Over sixty new maps chart the day by day progress of each battle and action.Together the narrative and maps provide an insight into the British Army's experience during this important campaign early in 1917\\. Where possible the men who made a difference are mentioned; those who led the attacks, those who faced the counter-attacks and those who were awarded the Victoria Cross. Discover the spring 1917 campaign experienced by the British Army and learn how its brave soldiers fought and died achieving their objectives.

About Andrew Rawson

Andrew Rawson is a freelance writer who has written thirty books on many conflicts. He has written eight books for Pen and Sword's 'Battleground Europe' series and three reference books for The History Press 'Handbook' series. He has edited Eyes Only: The Top Secret Correspondence between Marshall and Eisenhower and Organizing Victory: The War Conferences 1941-1945\\. This is his fourth book in a series on the British Army's battles on the Western Front in the First World War. He has a master's history degree with Birmingham University.

Additional information

GOR008725096
9781473892910
1473892910
Arras Campaign by Andrew Rawson
Used - Like New
Hardback
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
20170701
244
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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