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

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Holger H. Herwig

The Marne, 1914

The Opening of World War I and the Battle That Changed the World

Holger H. Herwig

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Ballantine Books Inc.
15 March 2011

History; First World War

For readers of John Keegan and Max Hastings, a groundbreaking work of military historical scholarship. Not only was this battle one of the most strategically daring (and disastrously executed) of all time--it also set the stage for WWI, indeed dictated the outcome, and thus helped determine the terrible course of the twentieth century.

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 Germany's aggressive ""Schlieffen Plan"" 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 Germany's First and Second Armies. Herwig also provides stunning cameos of all the important players, from Germany's Chief of General Staff Helmuth von Moltke to his rival, France's Joseph Joffre. Revelatory and riveting, this is the source on this seminal event.

By: Holger H. Herwig
Imprint: Ballantine Books Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 127mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 327g
ISBN: 9780812978292
ISBN 10: 0812978293
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 15 March 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Makes vivid the full tragedy of what the Marne set in motion. --The Wall Street Journal A thoroughly informed panorama of the immense and bloody campaign that kicked off World War I. --The Washington Times As fine an addition to scholarly World War I literature as has been seen in some time. --Booklist [An] engrossing narrative . . . Herwig combines colorful evocations of the horrors of the fighting with a lucid operational history of the campaign. --Publishers Weekly The commanders you'll encounter in The Marne, 1914 aren't familiar names to most people today, but their mistakes, fears and courage make them excellent dramatic characters. --The Oregonian Meticulous research and solid writing. --North County Times