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The narrative explores the strategic decisions made by Allied forces during the early stages of the Somme offensive, highlighting the British focus on reinforcing successes at the center of their line while grappling with challenges at Verdun. Key battles at Ovillers, Mametz Wood, and Delville Wood are examined, showcasing contributions from Australian and South African troops. The text also details the shift in command within the German ranks and the critical role of the New Zealand and Guards Divisions in subsequent attacks. The book concludes with an analysis of the dire situation faced by both sides as the conflict continued.

Latest in the Authors acclaimed German Army series.

The latest in the acclaimed German Army series by Jack Sheldon.

Detailed appendices of the battalion, including original composition, list of casualties on 1 July, and a Roll of Honour, often with an accompanying photograph.

Covers the bitter fighting around Ypres as the two opposing sides attempted to bring the War to an early conclusion.

The follow-up to the best selling German Army on the Somme (now reprinted), German Army at Passchendaele and German Army on Vimy Ridge (to be published in early 2008)

Introducing a trilogy of books on the Battle of Ypres 1914, the last great battle of the massive clashes on the Western Front in the first, fateful months of the Great War.

Introducing a trilogy of books on the Battle of Ypres 1914, the last great battle of the massive clashes on the Western Front in the first, fateful months of the Great War.

Le Cateau (26-27 August 1914) was the second major action fought by the BEF in the Great War. His men exhausted after fighting at Mons and by the subsequent speedy retreat, Lieutenant-General Horace Smith-Dorrien (commanding II Corps) decided that he had to make a stand in the vicinity of Le Cateau.There his men took on elements of four German corps in an action that succeeded in giving the BEF a respite, but at considerable cost. Amongst other elements of controversy in the conduct of the battle was the handling of the Royal Artillery.The battle also undermined the already fraught relationship between Smith-Dorrien and the BEF's commander, John French. The battlefield today remains largely as it was, open countryside, and it is an ideal location to view one of the most significant British battlefields of the early days of the war.In this action no less than five Victoria Crosses were won, three of them in one howitzer battery and two by men of the 2nd King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Part of the Battleground Europe series, this book is a guide to both sides of a major battle - in this case to the Canadian Corps operations against 1st Bavarian Reserve Corps at Vimy from 9-12 April 1917, which formed part of the opening of the British offensive, known as the Battle of Arras.