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LoC No.: 17019810
Title: The Retreat from Mons
Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Retreat from Mons" by George Stuart Gordon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It details the operations and challenges faced by the British Expeditionary Force during the initial stages of World War I, particularly focusing on the retreat from the Battle of Mons in Belgium. This book records the military strategies, logistical preparations, and the valor of British soldiers in the face of overwhelming odds against the advancing German forces. The narrative unfolds with the rapid mobilization of British troops and their subsequent engagement in fierce battles as they confront a larger German army. Gordon highlights critical events such as the heroic stands made at strategic locations, the effectiveness of British artillery, and the resilient spirit of the soldiers as they navigate retreat under pressure. Key figures emerge, including commanders who make pivotal decisions to safeguard the forces and execute organized retirements. The account is rich with battle details, emphasizing both the tactical maneuvers employed and the human experiences of soldiers during a pivotal moment in the war, encapsulating themes of duty, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gordon, George Stuart, 1881-1942
Author of introduction, etc.: French, John Denton Pinkstone, Earl of Ypres, 1852-1925
EBook No.: 46210
Published: Jul 7, 2014
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17019810
Title: The Retreat from Mons
Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Retreat from Mons" by George Stuart Gordon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It details the operations and challenges faced by the British Expeditionary Force during the initial stages of World War I, particularly focusing on the retreat from the Battle of Mons in Belgium. This book records the military strategies, logistical preparations, and the valor of British soldiers in the face of overwhelming odds against the advancing German forces. The narrative unfolds with the rapid mobilization of British troops and their subsequent engagement in fierce battles as they confront a larger German army. Gordon highlights critical events such as the heroic stands made at strategic locations, the effectiveness of British artillery, and the resilient spirit of the soldiers as they navigate retreat under pressure. Key figures emerge, including commanders who make pivotal decisions to safeguard the forces and execute organized retirements. The account is rich with battle details, emphasizing both the tactical maneuvers employed and the human experiences of soldiers during a pivotal moment in the war, encapsulating themes of duty, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gordon, George Stuart, 1881-1942
Author of introduction, etc.: French, John Denton Pinkstone, Earl of Ypres, 1852-1925
EBook No.: 46210
Published: Jul 7, 2014
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.