| Loos - Hill 70: French Flanders Contributor(s): Rawson, Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 0850529042 ISBN-13: 9780850529043 Publisher: Pen & Sword Military OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2008 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War I - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - History | Europe - France |
| Dewey: 940.424 |
| LCCN: 2003446628 |
| Series: Battleground Europe |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6.32" W x 8.46" (0.60 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Cultural Region - British Isles - Cultural Region - French |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 plan. First some of the gas was blown back into the British trenches causing over 2,000 casualties. Then when the assault itself took place the attackers were met by fierce German resistance, none more so than at Hill 70 where the German defenses were strong. Despite many waves of attack, very few troops made it into enemy trenches. After a few days the attack had to be called off. It had cost 60,000 British casualties for virtually no gain. Rudyard Kipling's son John, serving with the Irish Guards, was also lost. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rawson, Andrew: - 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 Expeditionary Force's battles on the Western Front. He has a master's history degree with Birmingham University. |