Affair at Néry 1 September 1914.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Takle, Patrick.

Series:

Battleground Early Battles 1914

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1914-1918--Great Britain.

Local Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918--Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

: Pen and Sword, 2007.

Summary:

Early on 1 September 1914, the Germans surprised 1st Cavalry Brigade harboring in the little town of Néry. Their initial bombardment caused chaos and destruction and the British took time to organize themselves. The actions of two batteries of the Royal Horse Artillery were eventually so successful that even today there is a battery known as Néry Battery RHA. The Queen's Bay's a cavalry regiment, charged in classic style and the Germans, who mistakenly thought they were out numbered, withdrew with heavy casualties.Of the three VCs, two were posthumous.While a small engagement by later Great Wa

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Series Editor's Introduction

Introduction

Advice to Travellers

Acknowledgements

List Of Maps

Chapter 1: The German advance into Belgium and France

Chapter 2: 1 Cavalry Brigade moves into Néry

Chapter 3: 4th Cavalry Division opens its attack

Chapter 4: The 11th Hussars raise the alarm

Chapter 5: The destruction of L Battery in the hay field

Chapter 6: The counter attack by the 5th Dragoon Guards

Chapter 7: The Queen's Bays counterattack at the Sugar Factory

Chapter 8: Reinforcements arrive

Chapter 9: The final charge and clean-up

Chapter 10: 4th Cavalry Division escapes

Chapter 11: Importance of the Néry action

Chapter 12: Lists of casualties

Chapter 13: Lists of gallantry awards for the action at Néry

Chapter 14: Tours of the area

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781783403226

1783403225

9781783460502

1783460504

OCLC:

854974989