A Bad Day, I Fear

A Bad Day, I Fear The Irish Divisions at the Battle of Langemarck, 16 August 1917 Language:English Format:Paperback Dimensions:6.7" x 9.6" Pages:208 Photos:1 b/w illustration, 20 b/w photos, 22 color photos, 6 b/w maps, 10 color maps, 1 table Publisher:Helion and Company ISBN:9781804513262 Item No. 9781804513262 Having fought alongside each other with great success at the Battle of Messines, 7th June 1917, The 16th (Irish) and 36th (Ulster) Divisions again fought side by side at the Battle of Langemarck, 16th August 1917. On that occasion however, there was to be no success, and instead an unmitigated disaster ensued resulting in both Divisions being decimated.In this fascinating account, the causes of the failure to exploit the undoubted success of the Messines offensive are examined in the context of being contributary factors to the delay, and underachievements, which marked the beginning of the Third Ypres Off