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The battle of Mons was the first
major battle fought by the British Expeditionary Force (BEF). The
BEF had advanced along a 20 mile front along the Mons canal, and were on there
left flank of the French 5th army. But when the French army had been
defeated at the Battle of the Sambre on the 22nd August . The British
commander Sir John French agreed to hold his position until the morning of
the 23rd. the BEF were attacked by the German first Army
. The German infantry advance was repelled by the British infantry.
and sustained very large losses and th4e British lost 1600 killed or
wounded. But with the French forces retreating the British forces
had no alternative but to retreat also. and on the morning of the 24th
August they began retreating to the outskirts of Paris over a fourteen day
period.
Retreat From Mons by Lady Butler
Showing the Royal Horse Guards during world war one.
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Retreat From Mons by Lady Elizabeth Butler.
The battle of Mons was the first major battle fought by the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) The BEF had advanced along a 20 mile front along the Mons canal, and were on there left flank of the French 5th army. But when the French army had been defeated at the Battle of the Sambre on the 22nd August, The British commander Sir John French agreed to hold his position until the morning of the 23rd. The BEF were attacked by the German First Army . The German infantry advance was repelled by the British infantry and sustained very large losses: the British lost 1600 killed or wounded. But with the French forces retreating the British forces had no alternative but to retreat also, and on the morning of the 24th of August they began retreating to the outskirts of Paris over a fourteen day period.
Restricted print run. Image size 30 inches x 19 inches (76cm x 48cm). Price £45.00
ITEM CODE DHM0113
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The 5th Lancers Re-enter Mons, November 1918 by Richard Caton Woodville.
The 5th Lancers (attached to the Canadian Corps) were the first British troops to re-enter Mons, just as they had been the last to leave Mons in August 1914. Very few of the troopers who left Mons in 1914 were there to re-enter in 1918.
Open edition print. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £37.80
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DHM1082
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Here They Come by William Barnes Wollen.
Coldstream Guards, France 1914.
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE VAR0490
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The German attack on the Nimy Bridge At Mons.
The defence of the Nimy Bridge at Mons on August 23rd 1914 was one of the gallant episodes of the first days of the war. From eight oclock in the morning, when the Germans launched the first infantry attack, a single company under Captain Ashburner held the bridge until the order to retire was given late in the day. Time after time the Germans advanced in great rushes in an endeavour to clear the bridge, and four battalions were opposed to the British Company without success. Lieutenant Maurice James Dease, of the 4th Battalion The Royal Fusiliers, whose most gallant services were rewarded with the V.C., was wounded no less than five times, but he continued firing his machine gun throughout the day. At the retirement Lieutenant Steele carried him across the open to a place of safety where he died.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0322
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Private Godley Working A Machine Gun In Defence Of The Ghlin Bridge At Mons.
While Captain Ashburner and his company were engaged in a struggle against overwhelming odds at the Nimy Bridge, Captain Byng and his men were fighting with equal valour to hold the Ghlin Bridge. The pressure was tremendous and the Germans made considerable progress, but they could not gain the bridge. Private Sidney Frank Godley, of the 4th Battalion The Royal Fusiliers, who though wounded, remained working his machine gun for two hours, inflicted great losses on the enemy. He was rewarded with the V.C. for his great gallantry.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0325
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Mons Canal Railway Bridge, 23rd August 1914 by David Rowlands.
Lieutenant Maurice Dease and Fusilier Frank Godley, 4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers, in the action that won them the first two Victoria Crosses to be awarded in the Great War.
Restricted print run. Image size 13 inches x 7 inches (33cm x 18cm). Price £16.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
ITEM CODE VAR0328
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The
German attack on the Nimy Bridge At Mons. The defence of the Nimy Bridge at Mons on August 23rd
1914 was one of the gallant episodes of the first days of the war. From eight oclock in the morning, when the Germans
launched the first infantry attack, a single company under Captain
Ashburner held the bridge until the order to retire was given late in
the day. Time after time the Germans advanced in great rushes in an
endeavour to clear the bridge, and four battalions were opposed to the
British Company without success. Lieutenant
Maurice James Dease, of the 4th Battalion The Royal
Fusiliers, whose most gallant services were rewarded with the V.C., was
wounded no less than five times, but he continued firing his machine gun
throughout the day. At the
retirement Lieutenant Steele carried him across the open to a place of
safety where he died.
Private
Godley Working A Machine Gun In Defence Of The Ghlin Bridge At Mons.
While Captain Ashburner and his company were engaged in a
struggle against overwhelming odds at the Nimy Bridge, Captain Byng and
his men were fighting with equal valour to hold the Ghlin Bridge.
The pressure was tremendous and the Germans made considerable
progress, but they could not gain the bridge.
Private Sidney Frank Godley, of the 4th Battalion The Royal
Fusiliers, who though wounded, remained working his machine gun for two
hours, inflicted great losses on the enemy.
He was rewarded with the V.C. for his great gallantry.
Mons Canal Railway Bridge,
23rd August 1914 by David Rowlands Lieutenant Maurice Dease and Fusilier Frank Godley, 4th Battalion Royal
Fusiliers, in the action that won them the first two Victoria Crosses to
be awarded in the Great War.
The 5th Lancers Re-enter
Mons, November 1918 by
Richard Caton Woodville The 5th Lancers (attached to the Canadian Corps) were the first British troops to re-enter
Mons, just
as they had been the last to leave Mons in August 1914. Very few of the
troopers who left Mons in 1914 were there to re-enter in 1918.
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