Le Cateau

Le Cateau

2014
1h 30m
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Overview

As Gen Smith-Dorrien’s II Corps retreated from Mons, along with rest of the BEF, they were closely pursued by Von Kluck’s Army. On reaching Le Cateau on 25th Aug Smith- Dorrien realized he would have to stand and fight if his Corps was not going to be picked of piecemeal by the Germans. This film follows the fortunes of II Corps on the 26th Aug as they faced the 12 Divisions of the 1st German Army. Once again the skill, bravery and training of the officers and men off II Corps were able to delay the Germans for long enough to allow them to withdraw as a formed force and live to fight another day. Not a victory but a success. The Old Contemptibles lived to fight another day.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

world war i

Quick Facts

Release Date May 30, 2014
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Tom Dormer
Tom Dormer

Presenter

Mike Peters
Mike Peters

Presenter

Tim Saunders
Tim Saunders

Presenter and Director

Paul Oldfield
Paul Oldfield

Presenter

Andrew Duff
Andrew Duff

Presenter and Producer

Ed Church
Ed Church

Presenter and Living Historian