FitzSimons, Peter
Monash's Masterpiece
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472129024
- author:
- FitzSimons, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Constable
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- 23.7 x 16.3 x 3.3 centimetres (0, History, Oceania, Australia & New Zealand,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Battle of Le Hamel and the 93 Minutes that Changed the World by Peter FitzSimons is a gripping account of one of the most pivotal battles in history. On July 4, 1918, an Australian force led by Sir John Monash executed a meticulously planned strategy that combined infantry, tanks, artillery, and planes to achieve a decisive Allied victory. This innovative approach, which integrated coordinated use of these military assets, marked a significant turning point in the war. The battle's success was due in large part to Monash's meticulous planning, which included the use of updated maps delivered by motorbike despatch riders to senior commanders. Each infantry battalion advanced alongside its allocated tank group, with supplies and ammunition dropped as needed from planes. The outcome of this 93-minute battle had a lasting impact on the way the British fought battles in the remainder of the war, influencing tactics and strategies employed by the Allies.
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