Verdun 1916: ‘They shall not pass’ (Campaign, 93) - Softcover

Drury, Ian; Martin, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185532993X ISBN 13: 9781855329935

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

Osprey's examination of the destructive events of a pivotal battle of World War I (1914-1918). On 21 February 1916 German General Erich von Falkenhayn unleashed his hammer-blow offensive against the French fortress city of Verdun. His aim was nothing short of the destruction of the French army. Falkenhayn was sure that the symbolic value of Verdun was such that the French would be 'compelled to throw in every man they have.' He was equally sure that 'if they do so the forces of France will bleed to death'. The massed batteries of German guns would smash the French troops in their trenches and bunkers. But the French hung on with immense courage and determination and the battle became a bloody war of attrition.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Highly visual guides to history's greatest conflicts, detailing the command strategies, tactics, and experiences of the opposing forces throughout each campaign, and concluding with a guide to the battlefields today.

About the Author:

William Martin served in Naval Intelligence for many years and now living in Charente, France, where he devotes his time to military history and cognac. A regular contributor to a number of military and current affairs journals, he is now writing a new biography of Marshal Petain. This is his first book for Osprey.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 185532993X
• ISBN 13: 9781855329935
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Gerrard Howard