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100 1 _aGordon, George Stuart,
_d1881-1942
245 1 4 _aThe Retreat from Mons
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-07-07
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front
700 1 _aFrench, John Denton Pinkstone, Earl of Ypres,
_d1852-1925
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46210
999 _c87049
_d87049