Battle Story: Cambrai 1917 - Hardcover

McNab, Chris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0752479776 ISBN 13: 9780752479774

Verlag: The History Press Ltd, 2012

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Reseña del editor:

Cambrai 1917 was the battle that sowed the seeds of future combined-arms tank and infantry warfare, while remaining a battle of singular drama in its own right. If you truly want to understand what happened and why - read Battle Story. Detailed profiles explore the background of the generals of the two opposing forces, as well as what made up the average German and British soldier. First-person, contemporary sources bring the reader into the world of the Battle of Cambrai and show what it was like to be in the thick of battle. Detailed maps highlight key points in the battle and the surrounding area. Photographs place you on the front line of the unfolding action. Orders of battle reveal the composition of the two opposing forces' army in detail. Packed with fact boxes, this short introduction is the perfect way to explore this important battle.

Biografía del autor:

CHRIS MCNAB is a freelance writer and historian, who has written a number of bestselling titles on the history of warfare and weaponry. His books include: The Machine Gun Story, The World War I Story, The World War II Story (all, The History Press) and The Somme 1916 (Pitkin Publishing). He lives just outside Swansea, Wales.

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• Verlag: The History Press Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0752479776
• ISBN 13: 9780752479774
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 160