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This book will provide an entirely fresh way of looking at the Battle of the Somme 1916. It will not be a rehashed narrative history of the battle. Instead, drawing heavily on examples that can be illustrated through exploitation of the primary sources still available in abundance in the archives at Stuttgart and Munich and anecdotal accounts, it will explain how and why the German defense was designed and conducted as it was. There will be descriptions of the reasons for the dominance of the Great General Staff, the tensions between commanders and staff, the disagreements between the commanders of First and Second Army and the replacement of General von Falkenhayn with the duumvirate of Hindenburg and Ludendorff.Specific case studies will include the loss and recapture of Schwaben Redoubt on 1 July, the British assault on the Second Position of 14 July, the tank attack at Flers 15 September and the autumn battles for Sailly Saissisel and St Pierre Vaast Wood.This will ensure that there is plenty to interest the general reader as well as showing how the various levels of command from regiment to army group operated and responded to emergencies and crises. Space will be devoted to changes in command philosophy, the introduction of new weapons and equipment and the evolution of tactics to counter the massive Allied superiority in manpower and materiel.
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I was hoping for more personal accounts and stories from the front lines, but this book is more focused on the strategic challenges. It’s informative but left me wanting more of the human element. Probably better for a specific audience.
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Lucas Schmidt
A thought-provoking read
I picked up this book to delve deeper into the complexities of the German experience in the Somme. It’s filled with insightful analyses and really makes you think about the dilemmas faced during the war. A must-read for history buffs!
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Amira Kahn
Interesting but a bit dry
The challenges and solutions presented in this book are really intriguing, but I found some sections to be a bit heavy and hard to get through. It’s a good resource, just not the most engaging narrative at times. Still worth the read!
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Naomi Tanaka
In-depth analysis of wartime strategies
This book offers a thorough look at the dilemmas faced by Germany during the Somme. The detailed exploration of strategies and decisions was enlightening, and I appreciated the author's perspective. Perfect for my history class!
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