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acrylics 2010,
Men of the 16th Battalion of the Manchester Regiment were positioned on Manchester Hill near St. Quentin, when the Germans started their Kaiserschlacht in the Western Front on the March 21st 1918.
Overwhelming German forces attacked and the battalion bitterly held their positions, eventually being annihilated. Lieutenant-Colonel Elstob performed with personal bravery in the desperate situation and at one point, sent a message to Brigade that 'The Manchester Regiment will defend Manchester Hill to the last'. To his men he had said 'Here we fight, and here we die'. Many of his men did, including himself. He won the posthumous Victoria Cross.
Done for July MGWAT in the Great War Forum.
Men of the 16th Battalion of the Manchester Regiment were positioned on Manchester Hill near St. Quentin, when the Germans started their Kaiserschlacht in the Western Front on the March 21st 1918.
Overwhelming German forces attacked and the battalion bitterly held their positions, eventually being annihilated. Lieutenant-Colonel Elstob performed with personal bravery in the desperate situation and at one point, sent a message to Brigade that 'The Manchester Regiment will defend Manchester Hill to the last'. To his men he had said 'Here we fight, and here we die'. Many of his men did, including himself. He won the posthumous Victoria Cross.
Done for July MGWAT in the Great War Forum.
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I think that many people are forgetting just how terrible the World Wars were-even in the centenary years, we're not seeing much recognition beyond the ceremonies. I think that this picture is a good reminder as to the sacrifices made-on both sides of the conflict-in World War One.
We will Remember them.
We will Remember them.