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The Myth Of The Great War : A New Military History Of World War 1
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This Challenging And Controversial Analysis Of The War On The Western Front From 1914 To 1918 Reveals How And Why The Germans Consistently Defeated The French And The British With Onehalf To Onethird Fewer Casualties Than The Allies, And How American Troops In 1918 Saved The Allies From Defeat And A Negotiated Peace With The Germans.Based On A Decade Of Research Into Previously Unused French And German Sources, The Myth Of The Great War Shows What Actually Happened At The Front As The Participants Perceived It At The Time, As Opposed To What French And British Commanders And Governments Claimed. John Mosier, Who Visited All The Major Battlefields, Describes And Analyzes Campaigns That Are Routinely Neglected Or Ignored And Shows Why Conventional Accounts Of Such Major Battles As Verdun Are Incorrect. He Explains How German Tactics, Weapons, Training, And Leadership Were Consistently Superior, And Why The Endless, Ineffective Attacks Of The French And British With Inferior Weapons And Battle Tactics Of The Previous Century Resulted In Mindless Slaughter And Defeat. Mosier Also Discusses The Major Military Leaders On Both Sides ' Including Joffre, Petain, Foch, Gallieni, French, Haig, Wilson, Moltke, Ludendorff, Falkenhayn, Mudra, And Pershing.The French And British Military Controlled, Suppressed, And Manipulated All Battlefield Reports. German Losses Were Magnified; Failures Became Successes, Defeats Victories. Allied Intelligence Was Grossly Inaccurate And Inadequate, And The Result Was A Distorted Picture Of What Was Really Happening. Absorbing And Persuasive, The Myth Of The Great War Is A Striking New Assessment Of The Military Realities Of World War I.
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- Q: What is 'The Myth of the Great War' about? A: 'The Myth of the Great War' offers a critical analysis of World War I, focusing on the Western Front from 1914 to 1918. It challenges traditional narratives by highlighting how the Germans consistently outperformed the French and British forces with fewer casualties.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Myth of the Great War' is John Mosier, who has conducted extensive research into French and German sources related to World War I.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Myth of the Great War' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: When was 'The Myth of the Great War' published? A: 'The Myth of the Great War' was published on April 24, 2001.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Myth of the Great War' contains 400 pages of detailed analysis and historical accounts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Myth of the Great War' is suitable for academic study as it is based on a decade of research and presents a thorough examination of World War I military strategies and outcomes.
- Q: Does the book cover specific battles or campaigns? A: Yes, the book analyzes various campaigns and battles of World War I, including major events often neglected in conventional histories, such as the Battle of Verdun.
- Q: What is the main thesis of 'The Myth of the Great War'? A: The main thesis is that the traditional narratives of World War I are misleading and that German military tactics and strategies were superior, leading to disproportionate Allied casualties.
- Q: Can I find previously unused sources in this book? A: Yes, the author utilizes previously unused French and German sources, offering new insights into the events and perceptions of World War I.
- Q: Is the book considered controversial? A: Yes, 'The Myth of the Great War' is considered controversial due to its challenging of widely accepted narratives about World War I.