The day we won the war : turning point at Amiens, 8 August 1918
Messenger, Charles, 1941-2008
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The Battle of Amiens, also known as the Battle of Mondidier, took the Germans completely by surprise. The Allies placed such an emphasis on secrecy during their preparations that not even the British and French governments were told about the attack until after it had begun. After four years of stalemate, and several months of German assaults, the Allied breakthrough was a surprise to the onlookers on both sides." "In this comprehensive history of the battle Charles Messenger explains the complex innovations in weaponry and tactics that made the Allied victory possible. Using sources from Australia, Canada, France, the USA, Britain and Germany, he gauges the mindset of the various armies at the time, and recreates the atmosphere of the battle with numerous eyewitness testimonies. The result is an account of one of the most dramatic events in military history.
Main title:
The day we won the war : turning point at Amiens, 8 August 1918 / Charles Messenger.
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Imprint:
London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2008.
Collation:
xxi, 279 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-263) and index.
Contents:
1. Setting the Scene -- 2. Planning -- 3. Preparation -- 4. The Green Line -- 5. To the Blue Line and Beyond -- 6. In the Air -- 7. What To Do Next? -- 8. Days Three and Four -- 9. The Impact of Amiens -- Postscript: The Man Who Won the War? -- Appendix. Orders of Battle.
ISBN:
9780297852810 (hbk)0297852817 (hbk)
Dewey class:
940.435
Language:
English
BRN:
136553
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - History | 940.435 MES | Available |