Verdun, Argonne-Metz, 1914-1918 by Pneu Michelin (Firm)
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"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.)
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| Publisher | Pneu Michelin (Firm) |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 74194230 |
| Title | Verdun, Argonne-Metz, 1914-1918 |
| Series Title | Michelin's Illustrated Guides to the Battle-fields (1914-1918) |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Brian Coe, Christine P. Travers, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Battlefields -- Guidebooks |
| Subject | Historic sites -- France -- Guidebooks |
| Subject | Battlefields -- France -- Guidebooks |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48185 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48185-2 |
| Release Date | Feb 7, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 820 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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