Shaking General Monash’s Pedestal

The Battle of Hamel on 4 July 1918 is often heralded as the 'perfect battle', with all objectives taken, as planned, by the Australians in 93 minutes. It was indeed an undoubted success in the end, but both the planning and the execution were far from perfect.

General Monash's claim that the battle was 'free from any kind of hitch' needs closer examination, which is done in a detailed manner in this talk by our speaker, Yorkshire born Dr Derek Clayton, a retired Modern Language teacher, and accomplished author and historian.

All are welcome to attend this event, and everyone is guaranteed a warm welcome with the doors opening at 6.30pm ready for a 7pm start.