Mons 1914 The BEF’s Tactical Triumph
Mons 1914 The BEF’s Tactical Triumph by David Lomas, published by Bloomsbury USA on September 15, 1997, is a detailed examination of the Battle of Mons during World War I. This first edition spans 96 pages and is presented in English. The book explores the initial conflict of the war, where the Imperial German Army underestimated the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), leading to a significant tactical engagement despite the British being outnumbered.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of the Battle of Mons, highlighting the British forces’ effective marksmanship and strategic retreat across Belgium and northern France. The narrative covers not only the battle itself but also the subsequent actions at Le Cateau and Villers-Cotterêts, providing a comprehensive overview of this pivotal moment in 20th-century military history. The book situates the events within the broader context of World War I, making it relevant for those interested in historical conflicts and military tactics.
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Osprey’s examination of the Battle of Mons of World War I (1914-1918). When the First World War broke out in August 1914 the Imperial German Army mistakenly assumed that the BEF – ‘that contemptible little army’ – would be easily defeated. They were stopped in their tracks by the numerically inferior British force, whose excellent marksmanship cost the closed packed German ranks dear. Eventually forced to fall back by overwhelming German numbers, the British carried out a masterful fighting retreat across Belgium and northern France. At Mons, nine and a half British battalions held four German divisions at bay for an entire day. This book examines not just the battle of Mons itself but also the ensuing British retreat including the actions at Le Cateau and Villers-Cotterêts.
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