The third in a trilogy of books, the others being Cambrai, and Bourlon Wood by the same authors covering the battle for Cambrai in November 1917. It covers the defence against the German counter strike, the defence of the Flesquières Salient against the Kaiserschlact in March 1918 and its recapture in Sept/Oct 1918; all key elements in the great Allied advance to victory.
The Great War opened with a major reversal for the BEF followed by a daring and epic withdrawal. This book describes these dramatic events.
Both Sanctuary Wood and the village of Hooge saw intense fighting during the First World War. Nigel Cave takes the reader on an explanatory tour of the immediate area. Included is a description of the museum at Hill 62 with its trench system, stereoscopic photos and weapons.