At Passchendaele New Zealand forces lost over 1200 lives in a few hours in October 1917. The soldiers were demoralised almost to the point of no return. They retreated, rested and reinforced. In March 1918 they returned for The Spring Offensive - New Zealand's greatest military victory.
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # Q01H-01416
Seller: Archway Books, Mana, New Zealand
Papered Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 24.5 cm, 284 pp, b&w photo plates, d/w. VG copy. Seller Inventory # 005583
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Seller: Alex Simpson, Carrying Place, ON, Canada
Hard Cover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First Edition. 284pp. with b/w illustrations, signed with an inscription by the author on the title page. Light soil to outer edges and light creasing from page handling. DJ has light edge/rub wear, a price sticker on the rear panel and light creasing. Actual book for sale pictured. 16.2 x 24 x 2.6cm, wt900g Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 032010
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Seller: Phoenix Books NZ, Waimate, CANTE, New Zealand
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Spring Offensive: New Zealand and the Second Battle of the Somme by Harper, Glyn. Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers (New Zealand) Limited, Auckland, 2003. Very good hardback with jacket, slight edge wear, no inscriptions, minor marks. Jacket has light shelf/edge-wear. The battle for Passchendaele was the greatest military disaster New Zealand forces ever faced. The loss of over 1200 lives in just a few short hours on 12 October 1917 marked a pivotal time for the New Zealand army. The soldiers were demoralised almost to the point of no return. Yet they did not give up. They retreated, rested and reinforced. And in March 1918 they returned to face their foe. The Spring Offensive turned out the be the greatest military victory of New Zealand's history. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand. Seller Inventory # ABE-1785716869615
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