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LoC No.: 74194230
Title: Verdun, Argonne-Metz, 1914-1918
Series Title: Michelin's Illustrated Guides to the Battle-fields (1914-1918)
Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Brian Coe, Christine P. Travers, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "Verdun, Argonne-Metz, 1914-1918" by Pneu Michelin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the significant military events surrounding the battles of Verdun and Argonne during World War I, emphasizing the brutal reality of warfare between nations and the historical implications of these battles on France and Germany. The text likely serves as both a tribute to the fallen soldiers and a comprehensive guide to the battlefields. The opening of the book features a detailed introduction to Verdun, outlining its historical background, geographical significance, and military relevance. It describes Verdun as a fortified town with a rich history, detailing various sieges and battles it endured, particularly during the war years from 1914 to 1918. The narrative stresses the immense human cost of the conflict, with specific mention of the establishment of a memorial fund for the defenders. Key military actions during the battles are introduced, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of the combat strategies and heroic efforts of the defenders, foreshadowing the dramatic accounts of bravery and sacrifice that will follow in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Publisher: Pneu Michelin (Firm)
EBook No.: 48185
Published: Feb 7, 2015
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Battlefields -- Guidebooks
Subject: Historic sites -- France -- Guidebooks
Subject: Battlefields -- France -- Guidebooks
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 74194230
Title: Verdun, Argonne-Metz, 1914-1918
Series Title: Michelin's Illustrated Guides to the Battle-fields (1914-1918)
Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Brian Coe, Christine P. Travers, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "Verdun, Argonne-Metz, 1914-1918" by Pneu Michelin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the significant military events surrounding the battles of Verdun and Argonne during World War I, emphasizing the brutal reality of warfare between nations and the historical implications of these battles on France and Germany. The text likely serves as both a tribute to the fallen soldiers and a comprehensive guide to the battlefields. The opening of the book features a detailed introduction to Verdun, outlining its historical background, geographical significance, and military relevance. It describes Verdun as a fortified town with a rich history, detailing various sieges and battles it endured, particularly during the war years from 1914 to 1918. The narrative stresses the immense human cost of the conflict, with specific mention of the establishment of a memorial fund for the defenders. Key military actions during the battles are introduced, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of the combat strategies and heroic efforts of the defenders, foreshadowing the dramatic accounts of bravery and sacrifice that will follow in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Publisher: Pneu Michelin (Firm)
EBook No.: 48185
Published: Feb 7, 2015
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Battlefields -- Guidebooks
Subject: Historic sites -- France -- Guidebooks
Subject: Battlefields -- France -- Guidebooks
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.