Wednesday, November 07, 2007

The Price of Glory: Verdun 1916 by Alistair Horne

The Price of Glory: Verdun 1916 by Alistair Horne is a history of this important Western front battle. The doctrines of the French are described particularly the use of fortifications. Description of the battle itself is superb. There is reference to primary accounts as well as secondary sources. The effect of the battle on French history is also analyzed.

Highly recommended!

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