Author: | Major A. F. Becke | ISBN: | 9781787200999 |
Publisher: | Verdun Press | Publication: | August 9, 2016 |
Imprint: | Verdun Press | Language: | English |
Author: | Major A. F. Becke |
ISBN: | 9781787200999 |
Publisher: | Verdun Press |
Publication: | August 9, 2016 |
Imprint: | Verdun Press |
Language: | English |
Fascinating account of the apparently minor chance encounter between German and British cavalry, supported by artillery, in the opening stages of the First World War as the German army wheeled through Belgium and Northern France. The engagement was a tenacious struggle and L Battery of the Royal Horse Artillery won three VCs and the honour title “Nery” during this clash.
Illustrated with 4 sketches and 4 photographs.
Fascinating account of the apparently minor chance encounter between German and British cavalry, supported by artillery, in the opening stages of the First World War as the German army wheeled through Belgium and Northern France. The engagement was a tenacious struggle and L Battery of the Royal Horse Artillery won three VCs and the honour title “Nery” during this clash.
Illustrated with 4 sketches and 4 photographs.