Battle for the Escaut 1940

The Dunkirk campaign was a complex battle, spread out over a wide area and to understand it properly from an historian’s point of view, it is best to break it down into sections. This work, the latest in the ‘Battleground’ series, covers the fighting around Escaut between 16th and 22nd May 1940. This work covers the localised skirmishes in the smaller villages and towns that dot the area, including the actions fought at bridges crossing the rivers, such as Pecq, Helkijn and Escanaffles. With a breakdown of order of battle, the author allows the reader to understand what unit was where and the ensuing action.

This is a guide book for the battlefield enthusiast to follow and the author has prepared routes for walkers and cyclists. He has identified buildings of importance and suggests cemeteries to visit along the route. A concise work and a welcome addition to any historian’s library, especially when walking the battleground.