Mildred on the Marne : Mildred Aldrich, Front-line Witness 1914-1918 Hardback
by David Slattery-Christy
Hardback
Description
This is the story of 61-year-old Mildred Aldrich and her experiences of the Great War.
She retired to a small hill-top house called La Creste in February 1914, with views across the Marne river and valley, little realising she would become embroiled in the first major battle of the war.
In spite of the danger she decided to stay and help the British soldiers.
Her home was for a few days behind German lines but the British pushed the Germans into retreat and La Creste remained in British territory for the duration.
They entrenched in the Marne Valley and Mildred's 'beloved panorama' as she described the view, turned into the valley of horror and death.
Informed by journalist Mildred's unpublished journals and voices of those serving in the BEF, along with historical military background, this book examines events from the unique perspective of a remarkable woman who lived through them.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:8 Plates, black and white; 16 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:The History Press Ltd
- Publication Date:04/11/2013
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- ISBN:9780752497686
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:8 Plates, black and white; 16 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:The History Press Ltd
- Publication Date:04/11/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9780752497686
