This wood featured significantly in the First and Third Battles of Ypres and was the scene of numerous deeds of heroism, such as that which won young Lieutenant-Colonel Philip Bent the VC. The courage of individuals and units from Britain and Australia is described in this latest edition to the series covering Ypres.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Summary
This wood featured significantly in the First and Third Battles of Ypres and was the scene of numerous deeds of heroism, such as that which won young Lieutenant-Colonel Philip Bent the VC. The courage of individuals and units from Britain and Australia is described in this latest edition to the series covering Ypres.
Description
From the mound, or Butte, next to Polygon Wood, one can see all of World War I simply by turning around. The front line never varied more than a mile anna half in any direction from this strongpoint, in a small corner of Belgium that remained in Allied hands throughout the war.
About the Author
Nigel Cave is the founder editor of the Battleground Europe series; his association with the Company goes back some thirty years.
Product Details
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.
Browse by category
- Books » Non-Fiction » History » Europe
- Books
- Books » Non-Fiction
- Books » Non-Fiction » History
- Books » Non-Fiction » History » Military » World War I
- Books » Non-Fiction » History » Military
- Books » Non-Fiction » Military » World War I
- Books » Non-Fiction » Military
- Books » Non-Fiction » Travel » Travel Guides
- Books » Non-Fiction » Travel
- Books » Non-Fiction » History » World & General History
- Books » Non-Fiction » Reference » Atlases & Maps
- Books » Non-Fiction » Reference
