Jonathan Saunders Posted 22 October , 2004 Share Posted 22 October , 2004 I have just finished the excellent WW1 autobiographical A LIFE APART by Alan Thomas. I looked on the www for further information on his post-war career as an author but could not find anything and wondered if any PALS can shed any light on his career or life following the war. Many thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted 22 October , 2004 Share Posted 22 October , 2004 I can't answer your question Jon, but is there much info on the 37th Bde at Loos in 1915 ? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 22 October , 2004 Author Share Posted 22 October , 2004 I can't answer your question Jon, but is there much info on the 37th Bde at Loos in 1915 ? Mick Sorry Mick but Thomas didnt join the Bttn until after the Somme had commenced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted 22 October , 2004 Share Posted 22 October , 2004 Cheers Jon, how about Cambrai in '17 (I can feel a request for a lend coming on !) Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 22 October , 2004 Author Share Posted 22 October , 2004 Cheers Jon, how about Cambrai in '17 (I can feel a request for a lend coming on !) Mick He covers Cambrai - he had been, much to his displeasure, been attached to Staff for this battle. It would appear he was very fond of another officer who took command of his company for this battle and was killed in action - so he covers it from the 6/RWK angle. I was going to mention lending this to you anyway ... just trying to decide an appropriate fee ps re your Inky-Bill book, the previous owner of my Thomas book I understand to be a DSO and MC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 22 October , 2004 Author Share Posted 22 October , 2004 Mick I have just re-read the part concerning the Cambrai battle. Thomas gives an account of the period prior to moving up to Cambrai (well they moved to Peronne to be exact) but only comments that the Bttn (which he was not with for this battle) suffered heavy losses on 20 Nov. He also mentions that wooden tanks had been placed on the extreme right of the line to decept the Germans into thinking the frontage for attack was much longer than it actually was. Its an interesting read if you want to borrow it. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted 23 October , 2004 Share Posted 23 October , 2004 Yes please Jon. That's interesting about the wooden tanks. By the way, I got that pair you told me about Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 23 October , 2004 Author Share Posted 23 October , 2004 Yes please Jon. That's interesting about the wooden tanks. By the way, I got that pair you told me about Mick I dont remember hearing about the wooden tanks before either - so an interesting snipet. Well done for bagging that par - I've also had a couple of interesting purchases since we last met ... maybe a beer in the near future - actually whats happening on the 6th? Are we still on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted 24 October , 2004 Share Posted 24 October , 2004 It all depends if I can get out of the fireworks at Upchurch or not. I'll let you know soon. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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