Osprey's examination of the destructive events of a pivotal battle of World War I (1914-1918). On 21 February 1916 German General Erich von Falkenhayn unleashed his hammer-blow offensive against the French fortress city of Verdun. His aim was nothing short of the destruction of the French army. Falkenhayn was sure that the symbolic value of Verdun was such that the French would be 'compelled to throw in every man they have.' He was equally sure that 'if they do so the forces of France will bleed to death'. The massed batteries of German guns would smash the French troops in their trenches and bunkers. But the French hung on with immense courage and determination and the battle became a bloody war of attrition.
Verdun 1916: ‘They shall not pass’
Ian Drury (Author), William Martin (Author), Howard Gerrard (Illustrator)
Published Aug 22 2001
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781855329935
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 64 b/w; 20 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series Campaign
Short code CAM 93
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing