The Battle of Asiago 15 June 1918

Speaker: Dale Hjort

In this talk, Dale will be looking at the events of 15 June 1918 and the successful defensive action by British 48th Division and 23rd Division against an Austro-Hungarian assault - this defence led to the awards of the VC to Lieutenant Colonel C. E. Hudson (11th Battalion, The Sherwood Foresters) and Second Lieutenant J. S. Youll (1st Battalion, The Northumberland Fusiliers, attached to the 11th Battalion), the death of Vera Brittain's brother Edward, and the dismissal of GOC 48th Division, Major General Sir R. Fanshawe.

Members and non-members of the Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts. Suggested donation on the door £5.

Event organiser: Midlands (East) branch

11 June 2027 19:30 to 11 June 2027 21:30

St Peters Rooms, Ruddington, Notts NG11 6HD

Branch contacts

John Beech
(Branch Chairman)