Called "the worst battle in history" by military historian Sir Alistair Horne, the Battle of Verdun took place from February 21 through December 18, 1916, making 2016 the 100th anniversary of this major battle in the war to end all wars. Approximately 700,000 men fell in this one battle. The book offers an exciting popular narrative, with emphasis on key personalities involved and on its strategic and political significance. The battle is set in the context of the history of modern warfare, technologically, culturally, and ...
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Called "the worst battle in history" by military historian Sir Alistair Horne, the Battle of Verdun took place from February 21 through December 18, 1916, making 2016 the 100th anniversary of this major battle in the war to end all wars. Approximately 700,000 men fell in this one battle. The book offers an exciting popular narrative, with emphasis on key personalities involved and on its strategic and political significance. The battle is set in the context of the history of modern warfare, technologically, culturally, and politically. In contrast to other histories of the battle, this book looks in more depth at the role played by American troops.
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Near Fine. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Softcover 2018, edition. Text and covers in near fine condition. Binding firm. Pages unmarked and clean. (310 pages)
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Very good. Ships same day or next. The cover has one or two imperfect corners. Unread Copy. Text is like-new. Expedited shipping available at checkout for domestic orders.
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Ships same day or next. Very good condition but REVIEW COPY sticker on cover. Otherwise unread and never opened. Expedited shipping available at checkout for domestic orders.
