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Germans at Beaumont Hamel illustrated edition
Author(s): Jack Sheldon (Author)
- Publisher: Pen & Sword Battleground
- Publication Date: 8 Feb. 2006
- Edition: illustrated edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 1844154432
- ISBN-13: 9781844154432
Book Description
Beaumont Hamel is a name which conjures up appalling visions of the catastrophic reverse suffered by men of VIII Corps, British Fourth Army on 1st July 1916, when thousands of men were killed and wounded for no gains whatsoever. Ninety years on, the events of that day still exert a powerful fascination for those interested in the great trench battles. This book, which covers the Old Front Line from Redan Ridge to the Ancre, describes how the defence of the area became so strong, the reasons for German early success during the battle and explains how the British defeat of July was transformed into victory, when the fall of Beaumont Hamel marked the final flicker of success, before the battle was mired to a standstill in the mud.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Covers the whole of the Somme battle in the central Beaumont Hamel sector, from the disastrous losses of the first day in July to the German strongpoint s eventual capture by the Highland Division in November. –Naval and Military Press
