The Battle of Cambrai is often mistakenly identified as the first mass-use of tanks in the theatre of war. Whilst it is true to say that vast numbers of the Mark IV tank were used during the battle, and they did achieve some success in overcoming the German trench systems, but their armour was still in need of development and they only played a major role during the first day.
The major victory of the campaign was its demonstration of the effectiveness of new artillery and infantry methods, which would later be put to use during the Hundred Days Offensive.
Pen & Sword Book have a great selection of titles to help you better understand this famous battle of the First World War.
Richard Mead has written an absorbing and personal autobiography of General 'BOY', Sir Frederick Browning. the most controversial British Commander of the Second World War. Probable better known as the Commander of the 1st Airborne Corps and the ill-fated 'Arnhem drop' in September 1944. As a former member, veteran, of the Parachute Regiment, I found this gritty biography of General Browning and the politics and debate, entailed in reaching decisions, which evolved into policy and operations, interesting! Richard Mead, in a well researched book, describes how, as young Grenadier Guards lieutenant, he had his baptism of fire in the trenches, in France during World War One. The nightmare of the mud and slaughter and the rotting bodies in No Mans Land remained with him during his military career. Although lacking independent means, and living on officers pay, he was well connected and popular with fellow officers. In 1932 married a beautiful young author Daphne de Maurier, who shunned living.. Read more
Richard Gough - Military Author and historian
Richard Mead has written an absorbing and personal autobiography of General 'BOY', Sir Frederick Browning. the most controversial British Commander of the Second World War. Probable better known as the Commander of the 1st Airborne Corps and the ill-fated 'Arnhem drop' in September 1944. As a former member, veteran, of the Parachute Regiment, I found this gritty biography of General Browning and the politics and debate, entailed in reaching decisions, which evolved into policy and operations, interesting! Richard Mead, in a well researched book, describes how, as young Grenadier Guards lieutenant, he had his baptism of fire in the trenches, in France during World War One. The nightmare of the mud and slaughter and the rotting bodies in No Mans Land remained with him during his military career. Although lacking independent means, and living on officers pay, he was well connected and popular with fellow officers. In 1932 married a beautiful young author Daphne de Maurier, who shunned living.. Read more
Richard Gough - Military Author and historian
As featured on [link=http://ww1remembrance.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/all-our-casualties-now-are-caused-by.html]WW2 Remembrance![/link]
WWII Remembrance
As featured on [link=http://ww1remembrance.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/all-our-casualties-now-are-caused-by.html]WW2 Remembrance![/link]
WWII Remembrance
A great achievement. One of the most remarkable treasures of First World War archaeology receives the treatment it deserves in this hugely detailed yet highly readable new history.
Dan Snow, British television presenter
A great achievement. One of the most remarkable treasures of First World War archaeology receives the treatment it deserves in this hugely detailed yet highly readable new history.
Dan Snow, British television presenter
The late Jeffrey Williams' book is in its third reprint and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and reviewing it.
War History Online
The late Jeffrey Williams' book is in its third reprint and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and reviewing it.
War History Online
The author has considered many factors to reveal the nature and outcome of the fight for Bourlon Wood. The book is well-written and supported by a useful photo-plate section. Fresh light is thrown on a dark episode in British military history. A rewarding read.
Firetrench
The author has considered many factors to reveal the nature and outcome of the fight for Bourlon Wood. The book is well-written and supported by a useful photo-plate section. Fresh light is thrown on a dark episode in British military history. A rewarding read.
Firetrench
