Overview
A fascinating account of the battle that turned the tide of World War I, decisively breaking the German Army. The battle of Amiens confirmed to all that the strategic initiative had decisively returned to the Allies. The battle heralded the arrival of new methods of attack for the Allies, including the newly-formed RAF, and saw the first use of the multi-national, combined arms approach. Most importantly, by the time the battle ended on 11 August the desire of the German leadership to continue the war had been shattered. In this book Alistair McCluskey describes the course of the battle and the commanders involved. He details troop movements that illustrate the rapid advance of Allied forces, all of which are analysed using both traditional and bird's-eye-view maps. Released to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the battle, this book is illustrated with some amazingly poignant rare photographs and full-colour artwork, providing a detailed analysis of the battle that heralded the beginning of the end of World War I.
Full Product Details
Author: Alistair McCluskey ,
Peter Dennis (Illustrator)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Volume: No. 197
Dimensions:
Width: 18.40cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 24.80cm
Weight: 0.325kg
ISBN: 9781846033032
ISBN 10: 1846033039
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 04 June 2008
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Language: English
Reviews
All of this is further enhanced by a superb selection of period photographs as well as the use of traditional and 3D bird's eye maps. In all, it adds another outstanding volume to the Campaign series and is a book that I am sure you will enjoy. - Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (July 2008) The battle of Amiens was the turning point of World War I, confirming to all that the strategic initiative had decisively returned to the Allies. Released to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the battle, this book provides a detailed analysis of the battle that heralded the beginning of the end of World War I. - Game Trade Magazine (April 2008)
All of this is further enhanced by a superb selection of period photographs as well as the use of traditional and 3D bird's eye maps. In all, it adds another outstanding volume to the Campaign series and is a book that I am sure you will enjoy. - Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (July 2008) <p> The battle of Amiens was the turning point of World War I, confirming to all that the strategic initiative had decisively returned to the Allies. Released to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the battle, this book provides a detailed analysis of the battle that heralded the beginning of the end of World War I. - Game Trade Magazine (April 2008)
Author Information
Alistair McCluskey is a serving officer in the British Army. He has served in the UK, Germany, Northern Ireland and Bosnia. He gained his MA at King's College, London. His interests include military history, particularly the Roman Army and World War 1, and Sunderland Football Club. He lives with his wife and son in the south-east of England. This is his first book for Osprey. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects. He is a keen wargamer and modelmaker. He is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.
