Villers-Bretonneux
Download or Read eBook Villers-Bretonneux PDF written by Peter Pedersen and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2004-01-20 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Peter Pedersen |
Publisher | : Pen and Sword |
Total Pages | : 299 |
Release | : 2004-01-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781473820265 |
ISBN-13 | : 147382026X |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Villers-Bretonneux by : Peter Pedersen
Book excerpt: 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