The Somme, Volume 1. The First Battle of the Somme (1916-1917)
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| Publisher | Pneu Michelin (Firm) |
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| Title |
The Somme, Volume 1. The First Battle of the Somme (1916-1917) (Albert, Bapaume, Péronne) |
| Series Title | Michelin's Illustrated Guides to the Battle-fields (1914-1918) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Somme, Volume 1. The First Battle of the Somme (1916-1917)" is a historical account published by Michelin, likely written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into the pivotal events of the First Battle of the Somme, exploring the military strategies, tactics, and immense preparations undertaken by the Allied forces. The book provides an in-depth examination of the offensive, aiming to regain initiative and relieve pressure on Verdun, while highlighting the costly challenges faced by both sides. At the start of the book, the author offers an overview of the circumstances leading to the Franco-British offensive in June 1916, when the Allies sought to regain momentum amidst pressing attacks from German forces. The initial plans and objectives of the offensive are detailed, alongside an exploration of the terrain and fortifications that characterized the battlefield. The narrative emphasizes the methodical and strategic preparations made to ensure a successful assault, including the role of artillery, infantry, and aerial reconnaissance, thereby setting the stage for the complex and attritional warfare that would follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 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 | Somme, 1st Battle of the, France, 1916 |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Battlefields -- Guidebooks |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49122 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 140 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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