Battle of Aubers Ridge.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hancock, Edward.

Series:

Battleground Europe

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aubers (France), Battle of, 1915.

Aubers Ridge, Battle of, France, 1915--Campaigns--Aubers--France.

Aubers Ridge, Battle of, France, 1915.

World War, 1914-1918.

Local Subjects:

Aubers (France), Battle of, 1915.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

: Pen and Sword, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book describes the action of 9 May 1915 when the battalions of the 1st Division, 7th Division and the Indian Army attacked Aubers Ridge. Their objective was to break the German line and cut the supply route to the enemy troops fighting to the south against a French Offensive at Vimy Ridge.In true Battleground style, the dramatic story is told through the actions of those involved in the fighting. Places and points of interest are highlighted and for those fortunate enough to visit the area there are excellent directions and hints on how to best capture the atmosphere.

Contents:

""Title Page""; ""Copyright Page""; ""Table of Contents""; ""Introduction by Series Editor""; ""INTRODUCTION""; ""LIST OF MAPS""; ""ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.""; ""ADVICE TO TOURERS""; ""Chapter One - BACKGROUND OF EVENTS BEFORE THE BATTLE""; ""Chapter Two - PLANS AND PREPARATION""; ""Chapter Three - BOMBARDMENT & ATTACK""; ""A. DAWN ATTACK � 1st DIVISION from the Rue du Bois (Southern Front)""; ""B. DAWN Attack � Indian CORPS (from the Rue du Bois).""; ""C. IV Corps. The attack towards Rouge Bancs and Fromelles (Northern front).""; ""Chapter Four - AFTERNOON ATTACK""

""A. 1st DIVISION. Afternoon attack.""""B. MEERUT DIVISION. Afternoon attack.""; ""Chapter Five - CESSATION OF THE BATTLE""; ""Chapter Six - A SUMMARY OF THE BATTLE""; ""Chapter Seven - A RESUME OF THE BATTLE OF FESTUBERT""; ""Chapter Eight - A TOUR AROUND THE AUBERS RIDGE BATTLE AREA""; ""Appendix 1. - FIRST ARMY OPERATION ORDER NO 22. 6 MAY 1915""; ""Appendix 2. - I CORPS OPERATION ORDER No. 79. Dated 7 May 1915.""; ""Appendix 3. - 1st DIVISION ORDER No. 81 dated 7 May 1915.""; ""Appendix 4. - OPERATIONAL ORDERS 13/London Regt. 7th May 1915.""; ""Bibliography and Complementary Reading""

""SELECTIVE INDEX""

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781783460335

1783460334

OCLC:

854974985