ISBN: 9780674018808 - pyrrhic victory: french strategy and operations in the great war (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. As the driving force behind the Allied effort in World War I, France willingly shouldered the heaviest burden. Explains how and why France assumed this role and offers new insights into French strategy and operational methods.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly dust-dulled dust wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xiii, 578 pages : maps ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Maps -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. The Transformation of the French Army -- 2. The War of Movement, 1914 -- 3. Siege Warfare, 1914-1915 -- 4. An Offensive Strategy, May-October 1915 -- 5. The Search for Strategic Alternatives, 1915-1916 -- 6. A Strategy of Attrition, 1916 -- 7. A Strategy of Decisive Battle, Early 1917 -- 8. A Strategy of "Healing" and Defense, Late 1917 -- 9. Responding to a German Offensive, Spring 1918 -- 10. A Strategy of Opportunism -- Conclusion: The "Misery" of Victory -- Abbreviations -- Notes -- Essay on Sources -- Index. Subjects; World War, 1914-1918. Strategy. Military policy. France. Military history. 20th century. Maps. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly dust-dulled dust wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xiii, 578 pages : maps ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Maps -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. The Transformation of the French Army -- 2. The War of Movement, 1914 -- 3. Siege Warfare, 1914-1915 -- 4. An Offensive Strategy, May-October 1915 -- 5. The Search for Strategic Alternatives, 1915-1916 -- 6. A Strategy of Attrition, 1916 -- 7. A Strategy of Decisive Battle, Early 1917 -- 8. A Strategy of "Healing" and Defense, Late 1917 -- 9. Responding to a German Offensive, Spring 1918 -- 10. A Strategy of Opportunism -- Conclusion: The "Misery" of Victory -- Abbreviations -- Notes -- Essay on Sources -- Index. Subjects; World War, 1914-1918. Strategy. Military policy. France. Military history. 20th century. Maps. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition.

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 578 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.75 inches. In Stock.