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OverviewThe notorious plateau of the Chemin des Dames saw some of the heaviest fighting of the First World War. Situated just 100 km north-east of Paris, it was the scene in 1917 of the bitterly-controversial Nivelle offensive, which is remembered today as one of the worst disasters in military history. For battlefield tourists, the Chemin des Dames is among the most fascinating sites on the entire Western Front, yet until now there has never been a detailed English guide to the actions that raged there in 1917. This new book by Andrew Uffindell fills that gap: as well as demolishing the many myths about the Nivelle offensive, it enables readers to explore the remarkable battlefield for themselves. Five tours supplemented by forty-six stops at individual places of interest provide an exceptional insight into the struggle for the Chemin des Dames. Illustrated with a wealth of maps and photographs, this book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the First World War. AUTHOR: Andrew Uffindel is one of the leading experts on the Napoleonic era. He is the author of many books and articles in this field, including The National Army Museum book of Wellington's Armies; Napoleon's Immortals, Napoleon 1814 and Waterloo Commanders. SELLING POINTS: . Explores the historic Chemin des Dames in vivid detail . The first in-depth guide to the 1917 battlefield in English . Highly readable account of one of the greatest battles of the Western Front . Demolishes the popular myths 100 colour and b/w Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andrew UffindellPublisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint: Pen & Sword Military Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781783030347ISBN 10: 1783030348 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 01 October 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAndrew Uffindell is a leading British military historian, and an expert on the French army in the First World War. He wrote the battlefield guide to The Marne 1914, and has translated General Andre Bourachot's acclaimed Marshal Joffre into English. Among his many other publications are Napoleon 1814, Napoleon's Chicken Marengo and The National Army Museum Book of Wellington's Armies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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