Author: | Dr Peter Pedersen | ISBN: | 9781473820265 |
Publisher: | Pen and Sword | Publication: | January 20, 2004 |
Imprint: | Pen and Sword | Language: | English |
Author: | Dr Peter Pedersen |
ISBN: | 9781473820265 |
Publisher: | Pen and Sword |
Publication: | January 20, 2004 |
Imprint: | Pen and Sword |
Language: | English |
Villers-Bretonneux was the key to the strategically important communications centre of Amiens, a principal objective of the German offensive that began in March 1918. Until the Germans took the town, Amiens would remain beyond their grasp. The successful defence of Villers-Bretonneux has come to be regarded as an Australian battle but British formations were heavily involved as wel
Villers-Bretonneux was the key to the strategically important communications centre of Amiens, a principal objective of the German offensive that began in March 1918. Until the Germans took the town, Amiens would remain beyond their grasp. The successful defence of Villers-Bretonneux has come to be regarded as an Australian battle but British formations were heavily involved as wel