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Passchendaele: A New History
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The Third Battle Of Ypres Was A 'Lost Victory' For The British Army In 1917. Between July And November 1917, In A Small Corner Of Belgium, More Than 500,000 Men Were Killed Or Maimed, Gassed Or Drowned And Many Of The Bodies Were Never Found. The Ypres Offensive Represents The Modern Impression Of The First World War: Splintered Trees, Waterfilled Craters, Muddy Shellholes. The Climax Was One Of The Worst Battles Of Both World Wars: Passchendaele. The Village Fell Eventually, Only For The Whole Offensive To Be Called Off. But, As Nick Lloyd Shows, Notably Through Previously Overlooked German Archive Material, It Is Striking How Close The British Came To Forcing The German Army To Make A Major Retreat In Belgium In October 1917. Far From Being A Pointless And Futile Waste Of Men, The Battle Was A Startling Illustration Of How Effective British Tactics And Operations Had Become By 1917 And Put The Allies Nearer To A Major Turning Point In The War Than We Have Ever Imagined. Published For The 100Th Anniversary Of This Major Conflict, Passchendaele Is The Most Compelling And Comprehensive Account Ever Written Of The Climax Of Trench Warfare On The Western Front.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Passchendaele: A New History'? A: The book focuses on the Third Battle of Ypres in 1917, analyzing the events and strategies that led to significant casualties and the implications of British tactics during World War I.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Passchendaele: A New History' is Nick Lloyd.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Passchendaele: A New History'? A: The book was published on March 27, 2018.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: 'Passchendaele: A New History' is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What historical event does the book commemorate? A: The book commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Third Battle of Ypres, also known as Passchendaele.
- Q: Does the book include previously overlooked material? A: Yes, the book includes previously overlooked German archive material, providing new insights into the battle.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Passchendaele: A New History' falls under the category of World War I.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of military strategy, the human cost of warfare, and the effectiveness of British tactics during the First World War.