Nivelle Offensive and the Battle of the Aisne 1917
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Nivelle Offensive and the Battle of the Aisne 1917 by Andrew Uffindell
The notorious plateau of the Chemin des Dames saw some of the heaviest fighting of the First World War. Situated just 100 km north-east of Paris, it was the scene in 1917 of the bitterly-controversial Nivelle offensive, which is remembered today as one of the worst disasters in military history. For battlefield tourists, the Chemin des Dames is among the most fascinating sites on the entire Western Front, yet until now there has never been a detailed English guide to the actions that raged there in 1917. This new book by Andrew Uffindell fills that gap: as well as demolishing the many myths about the Nivelle offensive, it enables readers to explore the remarkable battlefield for themselves. Five tours supplemented by forty-six stops at individual places of interest provide an exceptional insight into the struggle for the Chemin des Dames. Illustrated with a wealth of maps and photographs, this book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the First World War.
Andrew Uffindell is a leading British military historian, and an expert on the French army in the First World War. He wrote the battlefield guide to The Marne 1914, and has translated General Andre Bourachot's acclaimed Marshal Joffre into English. Among his many other publications are Napoleon 1814, Napoleon's Chicken Marengo and The National Army Museum Book of Wellington's Armies.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781783030347 |
| ISBN 10 | 1783030348 |
| Title | Nivelle Offensive and the Battle of the Aisne 1917 |
| Author | Andrew Uffindell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2015-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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