A Taste of Success : The First Battle of the Scarpe 9-14 April 1917 - The Opening Phase of the Battle of Arras, 9-14 April 1917

Edité par Helion & Company, England, 2017. ISBN 9781911096405.

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"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Hard cover laminated pictorial boards, 309pp, b&w and colour photos and maps. A fine copy. Gives an insight into a battle that clearly showed the development of the British and Commonwealth Armies over the early years of the First World War, and how far they still had to go to achieve victory. Why Arras became a focal point and the political background is covered in depth - gives insight into the divide between the military and their political chiefs. Shows how infantry tactics had improved and how the use of artillery had become a fine art in supporting the men as they attacked; how a preliminary artillery bombardment left the German defenders shattered, but also created the conditions that would hinder any kind of rapid movement once the first lines were broken. The key role of the Royal Flying Corps, how tanks were used and the vital role of support units such as the Royal Engineers are all examined in detail. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the initial success - based upon excellent planning and training - was followed by a chaotic confusion of command and control. It soon became evident that the development of the British Army in April 1917 had reached a point where in the Battle of Arras, they could stage a successful assault - applying perfect planning, but lacking the forethought to plan and carry out the follow-up phases. Controversially, although the performance of the soldiers carrying the fight is never questioned, that of many of their commanders is - it being clear that they were not yet ready to win the war.…

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Titre
A Taste of Success : The First Battle of the Scarpe 9-14 April 1917 - The Opening Phase of the Battle of Arras, 9-14 April 1917
Auteur
Smithson, Jim
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Helion & Company, England, 2017. ISBN 9781911096405.
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