Ypres, 1914: An Official Account Published by Order of the German General Staff - Couverture souple

Office, War

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1908487992 ISBN 13 : 9781908487995

Editeur : FireStep Press, 2014

Synopsis

As the first salvos of the First World War were being exchanged, the small Belgian town of Ypres stood squarely in the path of the German Army's march to Paris. Before long, the town would be almost completely destroyed and some of the conflict's most famous battles would be played out on the surrounding blood-soaked fields. Ypres 1914 tells the story of the first few months of the war from the German perspective, offering a unique insight into the embryonic stages of the conflict, before the savagery of modern warfare took hold, and setting the scene for the tumultuous years to follow. Written by order of the German General Staff, Ypres 1914 provides unique access into the mindset of the German Army during the first year of the war. The Allied use of non-white troops, the devastating losses incurred by all sides and the importance of terrain in a conflict steadily becoming entrenched are all reflected on, providing a refreshing alternative to the usual narrative on the opening stages of the war in Flanders fields.

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À propos de l?auteur

The War Office, also known as the German General Staff, was a full-time body at the head of the German Army, responsible for the continuous study of all aspects of war, and for drawing up and reviewing plans for mobilization or campaign.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: FireStep Press
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1908487992
• ISBN 13: 9781908487995
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 164
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible