The Battle of the Ypres-Comines Canal 1940

The Battle of the Ypres-Comines Canal 1940
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Publisher : Pen and Sword
Total Pages : 227
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ISBN-10 : 9781473852587
ISBN-13 : 1473852587
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Book Synopsis The Battle of the Ypres-Comines Canal 1940 by : Jerry Murland

Download or read book The Battle of the Ypres-Comines Canal 1940 written by Jerry Murland and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2020-02-19 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This WWII history and battlefield guide explores the significant yet lesser-known WWII combat along the Ypres-Comines Canal during the Battle of France. Known in some accounts as the Battle of Wijtschaete, the confrontation along the Ypres-Comines Canal in 1940 is too often overlooked despite its significance. The sacrifice of the battalions on the canal was vital to the all-important retreat to Dunkirk. The four-day conflict likely saved the British Expeditionary Force from almost complete destruction. Although there was fighting north of Ypres along the Canal Van Ieper Naar De Ijzer, the actual Battle of the Ypres-Comines Canal took place to the south. Three British brigades were pitted against three German divisions along the disused canal which runs from Comines in the south to Ypres in the north. Military historian Jerry Murland covers the order of battle of the British and German units engaged in the fighting. With more than 150 historic and modern photographs, ten maps, visits to eight CWGC Cemeteries, plus three car tours and two walking itineraries, this volume is an essential companion for exploring the area. Visitors will no doubt wish to combine a visit to the First World War sites around Ypres with the fighting along the canal in 1940, recognizing many places that were fought over in both wars.


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