VCs of the First World War: Cambrai 1917 by Gerald Gliddon (English) Paperback B

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE VCs of the First World War: Cambrai 1917 by Gerald Gliddon Featuring the careers of forty-three men, this volume tells the story of the Battle of Cambrai, famous for being the first occasion when tanks were used en masse in battle. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Featuring the careers of forty-three men, this volume tells the story of the Battle of Cambrai, famous for being the first occasion when tanks were used en masse in battle. Its first day was so successful that church bells in Britain were rung in anticipation of a great victory. A tank crewman numbers among the recipients of the VC.Containing biographies of a broad cross-section of men from Britain and the Dominions including Canada, Australia, New Zealand and even the Ukraine. It includes a sapper, a former miner, who chose to stay with his seriously wounded colleague underground and die with him, rather than obey an order to leave him and save his own life; a maverick lieutenant-colonel who was relieved of his command and a padre who worked tirelessly over a period of three nights bringing at least twenty-five men to safety from No Mans Land, who otherwise would have been left to die. Notes Covers Victoria Cross recipients from the Western Front 1916 and after Passchendaele in October 1917. Author Biography Gerald Gliddon is a bookseller and author specialising in the history of the First World War. He is also the founder author of Suttons VCs of the First World War series, for which he has written VCs of 1914, The Somme, Arras and Messines 1917, The Spring Offensive 1918, The Road to Victory and the Final Days. He lives in Brooke Norwich. Long Description In this volume, Gliddon covers the men who won the Victoria Cross on the Western Front in 1916 prior to the beginning of the Battle of the Somme on 1st July, together with those who won the medal after the Battle of Paschendaele petered out at the end of October 1917. Details ISBN0750934093 Author Gerald Gliddon Publisher The History Press Ltd ISBN-10 0750934093 ISBN-13 9780750934091 Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 100 b&w illustrations Birth 1937 Media Book Language English Pages 263 Format Paperback Series VCs of the First World War Imprint The History Press Ltd DEWEY 940.4310922 Replaced by 9780752476681 Short Title VCs of the First World War DOI 10.1604/9780750934091 UK Release Date 2004-03-18 Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-03-18 AU Release Date 2004-03-18 NZ Release Date 2004-03-18 Subtitle VCs of the First World War Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:133483725;

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