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Brave Belgians
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Author : Camille Baron Buffin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1918
Brave Belgians written by Camille Baron Buffin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1918 with World War, 1914-1918 categories.
Brave Belgians From The French Of Baron C Buffin
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Author : Camille baron Buffin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1918
Brave Belgians From The French Of Baron C Buffin written by Camille baron Buffin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1918 with World War, 1914-1918 categories.
From The Channel To The Ypres Salient
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Author : Chris Baker
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2021-10-31
From The Channel To The Ypres Salient written by Chris Baker and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-31 with History categories.
The sector north of Ypres is best known for the inundation of much of the ground to the east of the Yser that acted as a block to the German advance in the autumn of 1914. From that time on military activities were extremely limited. Much of this line was manned by Belgian troops, with some assistance from the French army at its southern end and of the British army on the Channel coast. The role of the Belgian army in the Great War is little known, apart from the opening months, when 'brave little Belgium' held on to its important fortified cities, notably Liege and Antwerp, for longer than German planning had anticipated. It was not until mid October 1914 that the Belgian army was forced back to the area of the Yser, when its defences were bolstered by French troops whilst Haig's I Corps came up on its southern flank. At this crucial phase of the campaign, the harsh decision was taken to open the dykes at the end of October 1914 and thereby flooding much of the low lying ground east of the Yser and so effectively halting major German offensive operations. For almost four years the Belgian army rested reasonably secure behind this sodden landscape, although certain key points were the scene of frequent, if limited, tussles. 'Free' Belgium was reduced to two significant towns that could be regarded as secure and out of the range of most German artillery - the coastal resort of La Panne (De Panne) and the much bigger settlement of Furnes (Veurne), Over these years the Belgian army was rebuilt under the dynamic leadership of the king, Albert I, and by the time of the general allied advance in September 1918, the Belgian army was able to take its place in the Advance to Victory, in an allied Army that was commanded by King Albert. Although this phase of the war is outside the scope of the book, it is important to realise that the Belgian army was a very active player in these last few months. Amongst the achievements of Belgian troops at this stage of the war was the final capture of Passchendaele. This book concerns itself with the years of defence and the reconstruction of the army behind the Yser. Relatively little of Belgium's efforts in the Great War remained, but recent years have seen action to preserve what does. Most significant of these, perhaps, is the so called Trench of Death near Diksmuide. Although always preserved, it has recently been very successfully refurbished and is now most effectively and informatively presented. Other remains from the war have also been developed so as to be more informative and the result is that touring this area provides a fascinating insight into one of the most unusual sectors of the Western Front and which is conveniently close to the much visited Ypres Salient. In this book Chris Baker brings his extensive knowledge of the Belgian army (helped by his ability to read French and Dutch) and of the Flanders region to produce a much needed insight into Belgium's army role for most of the war as the protector of the northern flank of the whole of the Allied line.
The Obscure Heroes Of Liberty The Belgian People Who Aided Escaped Allied Soldiers During The Great War 1914 1918
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Author : Kenneth M. Baker
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2019-01-28
The Obscure Heroes Of Liberty The Belgian People Who Aided Escaped Allied Soldiers During The Great War 1914 1918 written by Kenneth M. Baker and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-28 with History categories.
Most have heard of the French Resistance during World War Two. Few are aware of the Belgian Resistance movements during the First World War and the enormous role they played in the defeat of the enemy. This book tells the story of those underground organisations in Belgium during the Great War and in particular the ÔPrisoner Help NetworkÕ. A very large proportion of the network were women. Other resistance organisations were lÕAssistance Discr te (The Discreet Assistance) and La Dame Blanche (The White Lady). The author's in-depth research using as a base, the recollections of New Zealand soldier Bert Hansen in particular and other Allied soldiers, allowed the details to be revealed for the first time. Learn who were those brave resistance people, what they did, how they did it and where they lived. They hid and cared for escaped allied soldiers in the face of a brutal occupation and saw the soldiers across the frontier into Holland to fight again. They were the true Obscure Heroes of Liberty.
In The Prison City Brussels 1914 1918
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Author : J. H. Twells
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-12-16
In The Prison City Brussels 1914 1918 written by J. H. Twells and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-16 with Fiction categories.
"In the Prison City, Brussels, 1914-1918: A Personal Narrative" by J. H. Twells is an action memoir that reveals what life was like in enemy-occupied Brussels during the second World War. The shock and fear at the rumbling wheels of mitrailleuse guns and thundering horse's hooves that announced the German army rolling into town is palpable in the pages. This book is a priceless piece of world history that depicts one of the most important events in the past century from a real and human perspective.
Liege On The Line Of March
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Author : Glenna Lindsley Bigelow
language : en
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Release Date : 2008-10-01
Liege On The Line Of March written by Glenna Lindsley Bigelow and has been published by Kessinger Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-01 with Law categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
The Western Front 1914 Trilogy
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Author : Edmund Dane
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-12
The Western Front 1914 Trilogy written by Edmund Dane and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12 with History categories.
A unique 1914 trilogy in one special edition This Leonaur special edition, published to coincide with the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, collects three of Edmund Dane's well regarded, concise histories of warfare Never before published in this form, this substantial trilogy covers events from the outbreak of hostilities in late July, 1914, to the battle of Neuve Chapelle in early March, 1915-approximately the first six months of the conflict. Germany had long planned this war. It had its well equipped army's inexorable advance mapped out in every detail, taking into account the French fortifications along it's borders and the terrain to be traversed. German commanders decided to march through the northern flank of Belgium and present this as a 'fait de complete' to the Belgians, sweetened by terms they thought would not be refused. However, the Belgians and their small archaic army, fought back. This resistance, a story of unparalleled bravery and tenacity has been substantially forgotten due to the world-wide carnage that followed. The German Army did, of course, advance through Belgium, into France and towards Paris. The French Army fought as it stubbornly retired and the small regular British Army was quickly transported to the battle line. The B. E. F stood and fought at Mons, but could not endure the seemingly endless supply of German troops thrown at it or the vast superiority in well-served artillery at the disposal of the invaders. A dogged retreat to the Marne was fought, with actions around Le Cateau that saved the British Army from annihilation. The British and French armies turned before Paris and counter-attacked driving the Germans north over the Marne and Aisne. Towards the end of the year the Germans stood at the First Battle of Ypres-a pivotal engagement that marked the beginning of the war of stalemate. From this point on the great armies of the Western Front would gain little on the tortured battleground of blood, mud and wire. Neuve Chapelle was the first of many offensives that defined the conflict-typified by an appalling loss of life for no significant gain. The days of mobility were over and the armies began to dig into the ground for the long haul to 1918. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.
Beyond The Great War
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Author : Pierre Lierneux
language : en
Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
Release Date : 2019-08-31
Beyond The Great War written by Pierre Lierneux and has been published by Lannoo Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-31 with Belgium categories.
On 11 November 1918 the guns on the Western Front finally fell silent. In this insightful book, some of Belgium's most renowned historians explain how their country struggled back to its feet after four long years of wartime misery. Many towns and villages had been razed to the ground, factories had been plundered, and harbour installations destroyed. Unemployment was at unprecedented levels, there was an acute shortage of food, and sickness and disease weakened the population. This thoughtful series of essays by leading military, political and social historians chart the immense toll the war took on all aspects of Belgian life, and explore how post-war economic and social changes ushered in the Roaring Twenties; the colourful, frivolous, flamboyant and turbulent decade that was characterised by the rise of the avant-garde, jazz, flapper dresses, and the emergence of modern media such as radio, film and photography. Published to accompany an exhibition organised by the War Heritage Institute at the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military HIstory in Brussels - 21 September, 2018 - 11 October, 2019. Contributions by Michaël Amara, Franky Bostyn, Christoph Brüll, Erik Buyst, Rik Coolsaet, Jeroen Cornilly, Karolien De Clippel, Matthijs de Ridder, Luc De Vos, Wannes Devos, Géry Dumoulin, Manuel Duran, Emmanuel Gerard, Kevin Gony, Serge Jaumain, Michel Jaupart, Chantal Kesteloot, Catherine Lanneau, Delphine Lauwers, Enika Ngongo, Marc Reynebeau, Martin Schoups, Serge Servellón, Tom Simoens, Jean-Michel Sterkendries, Jan Van der Fraenen, Christine Van Everbroeck, Laurence van Ypersele, Piet Veldeman and Antoon Vrints. SELLING POINTS: * Accompanies an exhibition organised by the War Heritage Institute at the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History in Brussels - 21 September, 2018 - 11 October, 2019 * An in-depth consideration of post WWI Belgium, and the transformative Roaring Twenties 100 b/w images
Brave Belgians
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Author : Camille Buffin
language : en
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Release Date : 2022-01-25
Brave Belgians written by Camille Buffin and has been published by Alpha Edition this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-25 with categories.
This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
Above Ypres
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Author : Bernard Deneckere
language : en
Publisher: Firestep
Release Date : 2015-12-15
Above Ypres written by Bernard Deneckere and has been published by Firestep this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-15 with World War, 1914-1918 categories.
An exciting new survey on the air war over Flanders' fields, Above Ypres offers a definitive account of the costly battles waged above the Ypres Salient during the First World War. The simultaneous misery and bravery that occurred on Belgian battlefields, such as Hill 60, Messines, Yser, Mount Kemmel, Passchendaele, and Ypres, has been thoroughly documented and examined over time. Yet, not until now has the air force received their proper due for their significant role in the battles: for five years, the air force battled intensely in the sky as their comrades waged war in the trenches below. Written from a German perspective, Above Ypres provides a detailed history of the German Air Service and the Naval Air Arm and examines the roles of particular planes, airfields, tactics, and major battles that contributed to their airpower growth. With many never before published photographs and military information, no student of air warfare or World War I history will want to miss it.