Amiens Before and During the War by Pneu Michelin (Firm)
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"Amiens Before and During the War" by Pneu Michelin (Firm) is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work discusses the city of Amiens through its historical context leading up to and during World War I, detailing its strategic importance and the impact of the war on its infrastructure and society. The opening of this guide introduces readers to Amiens, beginning with an exploration of the city's rich history
from the days of the Gauls through Roman times and into the medieval period. It describes the city's geographical and strategic significance, its division into various parts, and its economic development due to its position along trade routes. The narrative further transitions into the events of World War I, highlighting the occupation of Amiens by German forces, significant battles, and the defensive actions taken by French troops as the city became a focal point during the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Publisher | Pneu Michelin (Firm) |
|---|---|
| Title | Amiens Before and During the War |
| Series Title | Michelin's Illustrated Guides to the Battle-fields (1914-1918) |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Coe, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- France |
| Subject | Amiens (France) -- Guidebooks |
| Subject | Amiens (France) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48347 |
| Release Date | Feb 23, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 394 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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