Focusing on 1916, this work examines the actions of the principal commanders as they sought for a way to win the war and opted for the deadly notion of attrition: the notion that it was only possible to win by killing a vast quantity of soldiers. It points at the failure of high command to to realize that until new offensive technology was invented to overcome the current bias of defensive technology, the death toll could only rise.
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Focusing on 1916, this work examines the actions of the principal commanders as they sought for a way to win the war and opted for the deadly notion of attrition: the notion that it was only possible to win by killing a vast quantity of soldiers. It points at the failure of high command to to realize that until new offensive technology was invented to overcome the current bias of defensive technology, the death toll could only rise.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 9781861053480.
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1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered black cloth (VG), dustwrapper (VG, not price clipped). Pp. xx + 347, illus with b&w photos and maps (no inscriptions).
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1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered blue cloth (page edges tanned-otherwise VG), dustwrapper (VG in protective cover, price clipped). Pp. xx + 347, illus with b&w plates and with b&w drawings as chapter heading decorations (no inscriptions).
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Very Good Plus in Very Good Plus jacket. The corners are not bumped, some illustrations in the 347 pages. The dust jacket is not price clipped and is in a Broadart cover.
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