Delville Wood-July 1916.
Delville Wood was the bloodiest battle ever fought by South Africans. Through this action other nations learnt to respect the fighting qualities of the man from the fledgling Union of South Africa.
Erstwhile foes, Boer and Briton, fought shoulder to shoulder against the pride of the German army. They withstood waves of attcking infantrymen, were subjected to savage artillery fire which reached a crescendo of seven shells a second, pulverising the wood and obliterating the defences, then fought hand-to-hand until overrun, threw back the enemy and fought on with unbelievable tenacity.
Hardback with Dustcover, illustrated endpapers- Map/Foreward xi plus 299 pages text with photographs,and supporting information and data.Fine condition.
- Jacket Condition: Fine
- Binding Condition: Fine
- Overall Condition: Fine
- Size: 17 X 24cm
- Sold By: Quathlamba Winds Books
- Contact Person: Ian & Yvonne Halford
- Country: United Kingdom
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 01743 361772
- Preferred Payment Methods: Paypal-Cheques-Direct Transfer to UK Bank.
- Trade Associations: SABDA
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