Le Quesnoy – New Zealand’s Last Battle 1918 | by Christopher Pugsley

Description

The New Zealand Division’s capture of the French town of Le Quesnoy from German occupiers was its last and most successful action in the First World War. Breaking through the defensive and scaling the town walls by ladder, the New Zealanders overwhelmed the defenders, freeing the town after years of German occupation. It was a victory that resounded around the world, helping convince German high command they could no longer hold the front.

Based on his intimate knowledge of the landscape and those involved, Dr Christopher Pugsley tells the story of Le Quesnoy with his mastery of drama and detail – producing a book that is both thrilling and a tribute to the New Zealanders who died (and whose details are fully recorded here for the first time). Strikingly illustrated with maps, photographs, and stunning paintings of the battle by George Butler, Le Quesnoy 1918 is an inspiring read.

Pages: 170
Published: 2018