| Author |
Dane, Edmund (Military historian) |
| Contributor |
French, John Denton Pinkstone, Earl of Ypres, 1852-1925 |
| LoC No. |
15002891
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| Title |
The Battle of the Rivers
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| Series Title |
The Daily Telegraph War Books
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Appendix: Despatches of Field-Marshal Sir John French on the battles of the Marne and the Aisne, addressed to Lord Kitchener, secretary of state for war.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Battle of the Rivers" by Edmund Dane is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines key military strategies and events surrounding a significant phase of World War I, particularly focusing on the tactical maneuvers of the German and Allied forces during the battle. It discusses the political and military contexts that guided the movements and decisions of the generals involved, making it a thorough analysis for readers with an interest in military strategy and history. The beginning of the narrative introduces the overarching theme of military strategy by laying out the ambitious German plans to advance towards Paris and the political motivations behind them. Dane describes how the German command carefully devised a complex strategy for invading France, incorporating lessons learned from previous wars. The opening chapters then detail initial encounters, such as the Battle of Mons, highlighting the unexpected challenges faced by the German forces and the resilience of the British and French armies. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the dynamics of warfare and the consequences of strategic decisions made by military leaders on both sides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58417 |
| Release Date |
Dec 6, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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