Maynard, MajorGeneral Sir C

Murmansk Venture

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ISBN 13:: 9781845748227
author:: Maynard, MajorGeneral Sir C
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Naval & Military Press Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2010
Pages:: 372
Dimensions:: 15.2 x 22.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Military History, General,
Condition:: New
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The Murmansk Venture by Major-General C Maynard In the final months of World War I, a small but significant force was dispatched to the Russian port of Murmansk. This book tells the story of the mission, led by Major-General Sir Charles Maynard, and its impact on the region. Murmansk, a strategic port in north-west Russia, had become increasingly important due to its connection to St Petersburg by railway. After the German surrender, Maynard's force was tasked with supporting the White Russian troops in their struggle against the Bolsheviks. The mission was ultimately unsuccessful, but it marked a significant moment in the region's complex history. The book provides a detailed account of the events surrounding the Murmansk Venture, shedding light on a lesser-known chapter in the aftermath of World War I.

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