Campbell, David
French Soldier vs German Soldier (Combat)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472838179
- author:
- Campbell, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 18.4 centimetres (0.27 kg
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Weapons,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Battle for Verdun 1916: A Study of Two Armies In February 1916, the German Army launched a major attack on the French fortress of Verdun, hoping to compel France to expend its strategic reserves. However, initial success was short-lived as French defenses stemmed the tide, despite heavy casualties. The battle became a stalemate by July, with both sides facing appalling battlefield conditions and testing their training, equipment, and doctrine to the limit. New technologies such as flamethrowers, hand grenades, and trench mortars played a key role in the hands of infantry specialists, while innovations in combat communications helped overcome the chaos of the battlefield. This study examines the preparations and combat record of the French and German fighting men who clashed during three pivotal moments of the 101⁄2-month struggle for Verdun.
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