Under the Devil’s Eye: Britain’s Forgotten Army at Salonika 1915-1918 :: Alan Wakefield & Simon Moody

Under the Devil’s Eye: Britain’s Forgotten Army at Salonika 1915-1918 :: Alan Wakefield & Simon Moody soon to be presented for sale on the wonderful BookLovers of Bath web site!

Stroud: Sutton Publishing, 2004, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Includes: Order of battle; Black & white photographs; Maps; List of sources; Appendix; Plans;

From the cover: The Devils Eye was the name given to the infamous Bulgarian observation post that overlooked the British line at Doiran during the Salonika campaign in the First World War. Making extensive use of original eyewitness source material and rare archive photographs, Alan Wakefield and Simon Moody focus their attention on the experiences of those who served in the campaign, exploring themes such as camp life and the struggle against malaria as well as describing the major actions fought by British troops in the region.

The first contingent of the British Salonika Force landed in Greece on 5 October 1915, initially to deter B…

Very Good in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Extensive former owners note to the front lining papers who appeared to have served in one of the units. The contents complete, clean and tight otherwise.

Black boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. (xiv) 258 pages. Index. 9½” x 6¼”.

Of course, if you don’t like this one, may I entrance you with a variety of books within my Military Army catalogue?

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