Hill 60: A Harrowing Account of One of the Most Infamous Battles of World War I

In the annals of military history, the Battle of Hill 60 stands as a testament to the horrors and futility of war. Fought on the Western Front during World War I, the battle was a bloody and protracted struggle for control of a small hill that ultimately served no strategic purpose.

Hill 60: Ypres (Battleground Ypres)

by Nigel Cave

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
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In his gripping book, Hill 60: Ypres Battleground Ypres, historian Nigel Cave provides a comprehensive and unflinching account of this brutal conflict. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including firsthand accounts from soldiers who fought in the battle, Cave paints a vivid and harrowing picture of the fighting.

The battle began on April 17, 1915, when British forces launched an offensive against the German-held Hill 60. The British quickly captured the hill, but the Germans counterattacked and regained control of it the following day. The battle raged back and forth for weeks, with both sides suffering heavy casualties.

The fighting on Hill 60 was particularly fierce, as the hill offered a commanding view of the surrounding area. Both sides used artillery and machine guns to devastating effect, and the trenches were often filled with the dead and dying.

Finally, on May 25, 1915, the British launched a final assault on Hill 60. After a bitter struggle, they managed to capture the hill once again. However, the victory was short-lived, as the Germans counterattacked and retook the hill the following day.

The Battle of Hill 60 ended in a stalemate, with both sides having suffered heavy losses. The British lost over 8,000 men, while the Germans lost over 10,000 men. The hill itself was eventually abandoned, as it had no strategic value.

In Hill 60, Nigel Cave provides a detailed and unflinching account of this brutal battle. He describes the fighting in graphic detail, and he does not shy away from the horrors of war. The book is a valuable addition to the literature on World War I, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of this conflict.

Key Features of Hill 60

• Comprehensive account of the Battle of Hill 60, one of the most infamous battles of World War I
• Draws on a wealth of primary sources, including firsthand accounts from soldiers who fought in the battle
• Provides a vivid and harrowing picture of the fighting
• Explores the strategic and tactical significance of the battle
• Examines the human cost of the battle

About the Author

Nigel Cave is a historian and author specializing in World War I. He has written numerous books on the subject, including The Battle of the Somme, The Battle of Passchendaele, and The Great War: A Combat History.

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Hill 60: Ypres (Battleground Ypres)

by Nigel Cave

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	32088 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	232 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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