The Marne, 1914: The Opening of World War I and the Battle

The Marne, 1914: The Opening of World War I and the Battle That Changed the World

For the first time in a generation, here is a bold new account of the Battle of the Marne, a cataclysmic encounter that prevented a quick German victory in World War I and changed the course of two wars and the world. With exclusive information based on newly unearthed documents, Holger H. Herwig re-creates the dramatic battle and reinterprets Germanyâ€™s aggressive â€œSchlieffen Planâ€ as a carefully crafted design to avoid a protracted war against superior coalitions. He paints a fresh portrait of the run-up to the Marne and puts in dazzling relief the Battle of the Marne itself: the French resolve to win, and the crucial lack of coordination between Germanyâ€™s First and Second Armies. Herwig also provides stunning cameos of all the important players, from Germanyâ€™s Chief of General Staff Helmuth von Moltke to his rival, Franceâ€™s Joseph Joffre. Revelatory and riveting, this is the source on this seminal event.
Country USA
Brand RANDOM HOUSE GROUP
Manufacturer Random House Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2011-02-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780812978292

Country	USA
Brand	RANDOM HOUSE GROUP
Manufacturer	Random House Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2011-02-08
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780812978292

The Marne, 1914: The Opening of World War I and the Battle That Changed the World