The Diary of an Artillery Officer
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The Diary of an Artillery Officer

The 1st Canadian Divisional Artillery on the Western Front

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eBook - ePub

The Diary of an Artillery Officer

The 1st Canadian Divisional Artillery on the Western Front

About this book

In the First World War, the Canadian Field Artillery led the way in artillery technology and tactics. By coordinating the intelligence reports from sound ranging, flash spotting, and ground observation teams, they became one of the most effective fighting units in France. These tactics were first used at Vimy Ridge in April 1917, destroying most of the German artillery before the assault began. The close coordination between the attacking infantry divisions and the Canadian Field Batteries not only allowed the infantry to advance very close to the falling shells, but also gave them confidence that, unlike at the Battle of the Somme, the Germans would not be able to recover in time to defend properly their positions. The War Diaries, written by Major Arthur Hardie Bick DSO, cover the work of the 1st Divisional Artillery in 1918 when it spearheaded the attacks at Amiens, the Vis-en-Artois Switch (defending the Hindenburg Line) and the Canal du Nord, the final blows in Germany's defeat.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Maps
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Foreword
  5. Introduction
  6. Chapter One: Preparing to Meet the German Onslaught, 21 December 1917 to 20 March 1918
  7. Chapter Two: Providing Rapid Response to German Threats on a Wide Front, 21 March to 25 May 1918
  8. Chapter Three: Preparation for Mobile Warfare, 26 May to 31 July 1918
  9. Chapter Four: The Grand Offensive is Launched: The Battle of Amiens, 1 August to 20 August 1918
  10. Chapter Five: Overcoming the German Defences on the Hindenburg Line: The Battle of Arras, 21 August to 3 September 1918
  11. Chapter Six: Crossing the Canal du Nord: The Battle of Cambrai, 4 September to 7 October 1918
  12. Chapter Seven: German Forces in Fighting Retreat: Overcoming the Last German Stronghold at Mont Houy, 8 October to 11 November 1918
  13. Chapter Eight: Marching to the Rhine: A Long Walk and an Occupation with a Defended Perimeter, 12 November 1918 to 18 January 1919
  14. Chapter Nine: Victory Parade in Liège and Demobilisation: Waiting To Go Home Again, 19 January to 15 February 1919
  15. Glossary
  16. Bibliography