The Charge That Saved the Empire: Geluveldt 1914

On the 31st Oct 1914 the Germans were on the cusp of victory at Ypres. troops of the German 30th and 54th Divisions had broken the line at Geluveldt to the east of Ypres.The German troops were fired with enthusiasm as the Kaiser was said to be watching their action. If they succeeded the way to Ypres and even the coast was open, the BEF would be destroyed. This is the story of the last British reserve the 2nd Worcesters who were ordered to counter attack and drive the Germans out of Geluveld. Their attack was a success and was described by Field Marshall French as the " The Charge that saved the Empire".

Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 18 min

Cast

Production: Battlefield History TV
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

world war i, british army

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What is The Charge That Saved the Empire: Geluveldt 1914 about?
On the 31st Oct 1914 the Germans were on the cusp of victory at Ypres. troops of the German 30th and 54th Divisions had broken the line at Geluveldt to the east of Ypres.The German troops were fired with enthusiasm as the Kaiser was said to be watching their action. If they succeeded the way to Ypres and even the coast was open, the BEF would be destroyed. This is the story of the last British reserve the 2nd Worcesters who were ordered to counter attack and drive the Germans out of Geluveld. Their attack was a success and was described by Field Marshall French as the " The Charge that saved the Empire".
Who stars in The Charge That Saved the Empire: Geluveldt 1914?
The Charge That Saved the Empire: Geluveldt 1914 stars Andrew Duff, Tim Saunders.
How long is The Charge That Saved the Empire: Geluveldt 1914?
The Charge That Saved the Empire: Geluveldt 1914 has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is The Charge That Saved the Empire: Geluveldt 1914?
The Charge That Saved the Empire: Geluveldt 1914 is a Documentary, History, War film.
Where was The Charge That Saved the Empire: Geluveldt 1914 produced?
The Charge That Saved the Empire: Geluveldt 1914 was produced in United Kingdom.