Verdun 1916: ?They shall not pass? (Campaign, 93)

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Synopsis: Osprey's examination of the destructive events of a pivotal battle of World War I (1914-1918). On 21 February 1916 German General Erich von Falkenhayn unleashed his hammer-blow offensive against the French fortress city of Verdun. His aim was nothing short of the destruction of the French army. Falkenhayn was sure that the symbolic value of Verdun was such that the French would be 'compelled to throw in every man they have.' He was equally sure that 'if they do so the forces of France will bleed to death'. The massed batteries of German guns would smash the French troops in their trenches and bunkers. But the French hung on with immense courage and determination and the battle became a bloody war of attrition.

From the Publisher: Highly visual guides to history's greatest conflicts, detailing the command strategies, tactics, and experiences of the opposing forces throughout each campaign, and concluding with a guide to the battlefields today.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Verdun 1916: ?They shall not pass? (Campaign...
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Gerrard, Howard
Condition: Good
Book Type: book