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Loos: Hill 70: French Flanders (Battleground Europe) Kindle Edition

by Andrew Rawson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
The Battle of Loos formed part of a wider offensive conducted by both French and British Forces in September 1915. The British First Army, under the leadership of General Haig, were to break through the German line at Loos thanks in part to their superior numbers, while other operations were to achieve a similar result in Champagne and at Vimy Ridge. Due to lack of artillery the Loos attack was planned to be preceded by a massive gas attack. Chlorine gas would hopefully entirely overcome the Germans inadequate gas masks and lead to a swift breakthrough. Unfortunately all did not go to plan. First some of the gas was blown back into the British trenches causing over 2,000 casualties. Then when the assault itself took place the attackers were met by fierce German resistance, none more so than at Hill 70 where the German defences were strong. Despite many waves of attack, very few troops made it into enemy trenches. After a few days the attack had to be called off. It had cost 60,000 British casualties for virtually no gain. Rudyard Kipling's son John, serving with the Irish Guards, was also lost.
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Andrew Rawson is a freelance writer who has written over forty books covering many conflicts. They include eight books for Pen and Sword’s ‘Battleground Europe’ series and three reference books for The History Press’s ‘Handbook’ series. One covered all aspects of the British Army in the First World War. He has recently completed a ten part series on the British Expeditionary Force’s battles on the Western Front. He has a master’s history degree with Birmingham University.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CLEAPEO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Military (October 20, 2008)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 20, 2008
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 54.8 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
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The Battle of Loos. Smoke and Gas
I Volunteer at the National World War Museum in Kansas City and I picked the battle of Loos for our volunteer study group. This Battle took place September 25-October 1915 in the coal region of Northern France resulted in 60,000 British casulties. Gas will be used for the first time by the allies. The Germans earlier at the second Battle of Yeper. This Battle is mostly forgot and overshadow by the Battles of the Somme and Verdun, but it was important for lessons learned both on the Allied side and for the Central Powers. Highly recommend
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  • Michael Boothe
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Battle of Loos. Smoke and Gas
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    I Volunteer at the National World War Museum in Kansas City and I picked the battle of Loos for our volunteer study group. This Battle took place September 25-October 1915 in the coal region of Northern France resulted in 60,000 British casulties. Gas will be used for the first time by the allies. The Germans earlier at the second Battle of Yeper. This Battle is mostly forgot and overshadow by the Battles of the Somme and Verdun, but it was important for lessons learned both on the Allied side and for the Central Powers. Highly recommend
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    The Battle of Loos. Smoke and Gas

    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015
    I Volunteer at the National World War Museum in Kansas City and I picked the battle of Loos for our volunteer study group. This Battle took place September 25-October 1915 in the coal region of Northern France resulted in 60,000 British casulties. Gas will be used for the first time by the allies. The Germans earlier at the second Battle of Yeper. This Battle is mostly forgot and overshadow by the Battles of the Somme and Verdun, but it was important for lessons learned both on the Allied side and for the Central Powers. Highly recommend
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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    A great book with epic battles!
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  • Willyum R
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best guides for touring Loos battlefield
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2013
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    For those who have toured the battlefields of the Ypres Salient and the Somme, and want a different large-scale WW1 battle to visit and get their teeth into, the Battle of Loos is a good choice. Remarkably little has changed in the 98 years since what was at the time Britain's largest battle ever. It is still flat, and dotted with nineteenth century slag heaps, but is mostly farmland. Whilst the old villages have been rebuilt, there are no new housing estates or factories unlike many other parts of the Western Front.

    I have recently returned from five days of battlefield touring with my brother, which included two days walking the Loos battlefield where our grandfather fought in 1915. Andrew Rawson's two books in the Battlefield Europe series (this for the southern half of the battlefield, and the other, Loos-Hohenzollern, which covers the northern half) were indispensable to us in understanding this complex battle. Rawson divides the battlefield up into sectors, each a minor battle in itself, gives a detailed description of what happened and supplies detailed walks that enable the reader to understand each phase of the battle. In particular he suggests good places to park (very useful since these are not always that obvious on some very fast roads), and paths that give the best views and access to various features, without trampling on farmers crops or causing a nuisance to others.

    A section at the end on the local war cemeteries is particularly useful allowing one to find which cemetery relates to the dead of which phase of the battle, and where to find famous graves such as V.C. winners and Rudyard Kipling's son John Kipling (whose recent grave identification is now regarded as rather doubtful).

    For anyone touring this battlefield, or with a serious interest in the Battle of Loos, this book and its companion are indispensable.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great service. Thank you a- I recommend
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2015
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    Immediate response to my order. Great service . Thank you a- I recommend
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