Verdun 1916

‘They shall not pass’

Ian Drury, Howard Gerrard, William Martin

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Osprey
22 August 2001

History; European history; First World War; Battles & campaigns

Series: Campaign

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. This title describes the destructive events of this pivotal First World War battle.

By: Ian Drury, William Martin
Illustrated by: Howard Gerrard
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 93
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 352g
ISBN: 9781855329935
ISBN 10: 185532993X
Series: Campaign
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 22 August 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Origins of the Battle/Opposing Commanders/The Armies: The German Army/The Armies: The French Army/Opposing Plans/The Battle/Aftermath/Chronology/Bibliography/The Battlefield Today/Index

William Martin served in Naval Intelligence for many years and now living in Charente, France, where he devotes his time to military history and cognac. A regular contributor to a number of military and current affairs journals, he is now writing a new biography of Marshal Petain. This is his first book for Osprey.