Pen and Sword Books: The Affair at Nery by Patrick Takle

The Affair at Nery

1 September 1914

by Patrick Takle
Imprint: Battleground
Found in: World War One Books
Series: Battleground Books: WWI
Paperback
ISBN: 9781844154029
Published: 15 June 2006

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Early on 1 September 1914, the Germans surprised 1st Cavalry Brigade harbouring 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 War standards, Néry is a classic case study of an artillery duel and cavalry action.

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