The Channel Islands In Great War Stephen Wynn Pen Sword Military Αγγλικά Βιβλία Health Family & Life Style

Before The Outbreak Of First World War Channel Islands Were Viewed As They Are Today Scenic Sunny And Relaxing Holiday Destinations Where It Was Possible To Briefly Escape From Hustle Bustle Everyday Life Soon Fighting Began Immediate Worry Threat A German Invasion Which Much Closer Coast Line France Than Southern Great Britain Both Men Women Alike Played Their Part By Either Joining One Militia Or Enlisting In Numerous Regiments British Army Including \ Jersey Pals\ Who Served With Royal Irish Fusiliers Rifles Regiment Book Looks At Pride Commitment Achievements Islands\ Very Own Guernsey Light Infantry Formed December 1916 Volunteered Droves Serve Red Cross\ Voluntary Aid Detachments But Not Just Throughout Mainland Further Afield Belgium Other Similar Theatres Far Most People Aware Time Soldiers Stepped Foot When Troops Landed Unopposed June 1940 During Second However Between 1915 1917 Some 2 000 Prisoners Held Captive Les Blanches Banques Camp Closes Taking Look All Voluntarily Went Off Ended Up Paying Ultimate Price Didn\ T Make Back Home Loved Ones Σελίδες: 184 Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm