ix, 384 pages, 8 unnumbered pagess of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-374) and index
Contents:
Battles known and unknown How political geography dictated strategy The war of the engineers The September wars for Verdun The French riposte: October 1914-July 1915 France's winter of dreams and discontent The German gamble The most famous battle: February-March 1916 Panic, politicians, and Petain: April-July Revanche and revision: October 1916-August 1917 The last battles: August-September 1918 A conclusion of sorts: the temptations of myth
