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Contemptibles at Mons Scene Bloodless Victory and Retreat
A monumental account recalls the British Expeditionary Force at Mons in August 1914. The narrative follows the early clash with German forces, the heavy shelling, and the brutal melee as British troops hold, retreat, and cover the withdrawal under pressure. It notes Sir John French’s orders, Haig’s corps movements, and the famed Angels of Mons myth tied to the battle.
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Belgium
Dy Battle
Mons
France
Arthur Conan Doyle
George H. Doran Company
Flanders
Southampton Dock
Britain
French
Elanders
Douglas
Germany
Conde
Conan Doyle
Mong
O Tome
Joffre
Sir Conan Doyle
Monsanil
Hidtn
Owas
John French
Npon
Sambree
St John French
Somme
Oise
Vermand-St. Quentin-Ribemont
Allenby
Hell
America
Gustave A. Kuhiring
New Brunswick
Kuhring
St. George
Ainished
Toll
Kubeing
Lord Witchenor
Sir John French
Maubonge
Binche
Poissant
Haig
Douglas Raig