Mons 1914

The BEF's Tactical Triumph

Nonfiction, History, European General, Modern, 20th Century
Cover of the book Mons 1914 by David Lomas, Bloomsbury Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: David Lomas ISBN: 9781782004448
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: September 20, 2012
Imprint: Osprey Publishing Language: English
Author: David Lomas
ISBN: 9781782004448
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: September 20, 2012
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Language: English

When the First World War broke out in August 1914 the Imperial German Army mistakenly assumed that the BEF – 'that contemptible little army' – would be easily defeated. They were stopped in their tracks by the numerically inferior British force, whose excellent marksmanship cost the closed packed German ranks dear. Eventually forced to fall back by overwhelming German numbers, the British carried out a masterful fighting retreat across Belgium and northern France. At Mons, nine and a half British battalions held four German divisions at bay for an entire day. This book examines not just the battle of Mons itself but also the ensuing British retreat including the actions at Le Cateau and Villers-Cotterêts.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

When the First World War broke out in August 1914 the Imperial German Army mistakenly assumed that the BEF – 'that contemptible little army' – would be easily defeated. They were stopped in their tracks by the numerically inferior British force, whose excellent marksmanship cost the closed packed German ranks dear. Eventually forced to fall back by overwhelming German numbers, the British carried out a masterful fighting retreat across Belgium and northern France. At Mons, nine and a half British battalions held four German divisions at bay for an entire day. This book examines not just the battle of Mons itself but also the ensuing British retreat including the actions at Le Cateau and Villers-Cotterêts.

More books from Bloomsbury Publishing

Cover of the book Turkey, Power and the West by David Lomas
Cover of the book The Grand Gesture by David Lomas
Cover of the book A Tale in Two Cities by David Lomas
Cover of the book Cro-Magnon by David Lomas
Cover of the book Applied Theatre: Performing Health and Wellbeing by David Lomas
Cover of the book 303rd Bombardment Group by David Lomas
Cover of the book Nodding Off by David Lomas
Cover of the book Understanding Bird Behaviour by David Lomas
Cover of the book The Boat Data Book by David Lomas
Cover of the book The Bloomsbury Companion to New Religious Movements by David Lomas
Cover of the book Religion and the Global City by David Lomas
Cover of the book Bolt Action: Armies of Great Britain by David Lomas
Cover of the book Kitty's Magic 5 by David Lomas
Cover of the book Time: A Philosophical Introduction by David Lomas
Cover of the book Rogue Elephant by David Lomas
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy