Retreat and Rearguard 1914: The BEF's Actions from Mons to Marne

by Jerry Murland

Book Overview

The British action at Mons on 23 August 1914 was the catalyst for what became a full blown retreat over 200 blood drenched miles. This book examines eighteen of the desperate rearguard actions that occurred during the twelve days of this near rout. While those at Le Cateau and Nery are well chronicled, others such as cavalry actions at Morsain and Taillefontaine, the Connaught Rangers' at Le Grand Fayt and 13 Brigade's fight at Crepy-en-Valois are...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0082PWK9E
• ISBN13: 9781848843912
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Limited
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"