Robin Prior , Trevor Wilson
Passchendaele: The Untold Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300221213
- author:
- Robin Prior , Trevor Wilson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press 3rd Revised edition edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 2 x 19.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Edwardian and Early 20th Century 1901-1913, Robin Prior, Trevor Wilson,Passchendaele: The Untold Story,Yale University Press,0300221215,Military History,Western Continental Europe,History - Military / War,c 1914 to c 1918
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Passchendaele campaign remains one of the most infamous and tragic episodes of World War I. By the end of 1917, over 475,000 soldiers had lost their lives in four months of brutal fighting in Flanders. Yet, despite the devastating losses, the Allies were ultimately unable to secure a lasting victory. A detailed examination of the campaign's politics, logistics, and human cost is presented here. Using previously unseen archival records, Robin Prior and Trevor Wilson shed new light on the events that led to this catastrophic outcome. They explore the complex interplay between high command ambitions, military strategy, and the experiences of ordinary soldiers, revealing a more nuanced understanding of one of history's darkest episodes. This third edition of Passchendaele The Untold Story provides a comprehensive account of the campaign, challenging prevailing narratives and offering a fresh perspective on this pivotal moment in World War I.
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