Thunder in the Argonne: A New History of America's Greatest

Thunder in the Argonne: A New History of America's Greatest Battle (Battles and Campaigns Series)

In July 1918, sensing that the German Army had lost crucial momentum, Supreme Allied Commander Ferdinand Foch saw an opportunity to end the First World War. In drafting his plans for a final grand offensive, he assigned the most difficult sectorâ€•the dense Argonne forest and the vast Meuse River valleyâ€•to the American Expeditionary Forces under General John J. Pershing. There, the Doughboys faced thickly defended German lines with terrain deemed impossible to fight through. From September 26 through the November 11 armistice, US forces suffered more than 20,000 casualties a week, but the Allies ultimately prevailed in a decisive victory that helped to end the Great War.

In Thunder in the Argonne, Douglas V. Mastriano offers the most comprehensive account of this legendary campaign to date. Not only does he provide American, French, and British perspectives on the offensive, but he also offersâ€•for the first time in Englishâ€•the German view. Mastriano presents a balanced analysis of successes and failures at all levels of command, examining the leadership of the principals while also illuminating acts of heroism by individual soldiers.

The Meuse-Argonne Offensive is widely regarded as one of America's finest hours, and the amazing feats of Sergeant Alvin York, Major Charles Whittlesey of the Lost Battalion, and Lieutenant Sam Woodfillâ€•all accomplished in the midst of this maelstromâ€•echo across the ages. Published to coincide with the centennial of the campaign, this engaging book offers a fresh look at the battle that forged the modern US Army
Country USA
Brand University Press of Kentucky
Manufacturer University Press of Kentucky
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2018-05-25
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780813175553

Country	USA
Brand	University Press of Kentucky
Manufacturer	University Press of Kentucky
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2018-05-25
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780813175553

Thunder in the Argonne: A New History of America's Greatest Battle (Battles and Campaigns Series)

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