[PDF.23cr] The Road to Verdun: World War I's Most Momentous Battle and the Folly of Nationalism

The Road to Verdun: World War I's Most Momentous Battle and the Folly of Nationalism

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 | #609038 in Books |  2003-06-10 |  2003-06-10 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 |  8.02 x.94 x5.21l,.88 | File type: PDF | 432 pages

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||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| added value to my visit to Verdun|By Red Boat Bill|The good thing about this book is, it made my trip to Verdun / Douaumont much more interesting, having a better understanding of how the things connected in history. The bad thing is the author tends to be a bit wordy and dramatic. I bought the paper version before the trip, then added the Kindle version to carry with me. As an|.com |"If you haven't seen Verdun, you haven't seen anything of war," said one veteran infantryman of the First World War, referring to a particularly gruesome episode in a four-year clash known for its monotonous brutality. More than 300,000 men were killed at

On February 21, 1916, the Germans launched a surprise offensive at Verdun, an important fortress in northeastern France, sparking a brutal and protracted conflict that would claim more than 700,000 victims. The carnage had little impact on the course of the war, and Verdun ultimately came to symbolize the absurdity and horror of trench warfare.

Ian Ousby offers a radical reevaluation of this cataclysmic battle, arguing that the French bear tremendous responsibilit...

You easily download any file type for your device.The Road to Verdun: World War I's Most Momentous Battle and the Folly of Nationalism   |  Ian Ousby. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.

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