August 1914: Surrender at St Quentin

by John Hutton

The great retreat of the British Expeditionary Force from Mons in August 1914 is one of the most famous in military history, and it is justly celebrated. But not all the British soldiers who were forced back by the German offensive performed well. Two colonels, Elkington and Mainwaring, tried to surrender rather than fight on, and were disgraced.

This is their story. In this compelling account John Hutton shows, in graphic detail, the full...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848841345
• ISBN13: 9781848841345
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 9.2"