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Château Thierry & Belleau Wood 1918: America's Baptism of Fire on the Marne

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A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9781846030345
Book Title
Château Thierry and Belleau Wood 1918 : America's Baptism of Fire on the Marne
Book Series
Campaign Ser.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Item Length
9.9 in
Publication Year
2007
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes, Dennis, Peter
Item Height
0.2 in
Author
David Bonk
Genre
History
Topic
Military / World War I, Military / United States
Item Weight
9.9 Oz
Item Width
7.2 in
Number of Pages
96 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
184603034X
ISBN-13
9781846030345
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13038671271

Product Key Features

Book Title
Château Thierry and Belleau Wood 1918 : America's Baptism of Fire on the Marne
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Military / World War I, Military / United States
Illustrator
Yes, Dennis, Peter
Genre
History
Author
David Bonk
Book Series
Campaign Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
9.9 Oz
Item Length
9.9 in
Item Width
7.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-272594
Reviews
"This book makes you want to learn more about the initial American offensives of WWI... [it] is highly recommended for anyone interested in American's combat efforts in the First World War." -- Indy Squadron Dispatch "Included in the recount are first-hand accounts, photos and maps -- in both black and white and full color -- lending to an outstanding survey for specialized, in-depth collections where World War I history is a focus." -- Midwest Book Review "...is an excellent addition to the Osprey campaign series. It is recommended for readers who have interest in World War I as it covers the battles in question with superb descriptions and informative maps, pictures and color plates. Beyond the specific battles, the book covers the build up to the battles with pertinent insights into the makeup and goals of both sides as they approached the battle." -- The Wargamer, "Included in the recount are first-hand accounts, photos and maps - in both black and white and full color - lending to an outstanding survey for specialized, in-depth collections where World War I history is a focus." - Midwest Book Review "This book makes you want to learn more about the initial American offensives of WWI... [it] is highly recommended for anyone interested in American's combat efforts in the First World War." - Indy Squadron Dispatch "...is an excellent addition to the Osprey campaign series. It is recommended for readers who have interest in World War I as it covers the battles in question with superb descriptions and informative maps, pictures and color plates. Beyond the specific battles, the book covers the build up to the battles with pertinent insights into the makeup and goals of both sides as they approached the battle." - The Wargamer, "Included in the recount are first-hand accounts, photos and maps - in both black and white and full color - lending to an outstanding survey for specialized, in-depth collections where World War I history is a focus." -Midwest Book Review "This book makes you want to learn more about the initial American offensives of WWI... [it] is highly recommended for anyone interested in American's combat efforts in the First World War." -Indy Squadron Dispatch "...is an excellent addition to the Osprey campaign series. It is recommended for readers who have interest in World War I as it covers the battles in question with superb descriptions and informative maps, pictures and color plates. Beyond the specific battles, the book covers the build up to the battles with pertinent insights into the makeup and goals of both sides as they approached the battle." -The Wargamer
Dewey Edition
22
Series Volume Number
177
Dewey Decimal
940.434
Table Of Content
Origins of the Campaign/Chronology/Opposing Commanders/Opposing Armies/Opposing Plans/America Enters the War/Chateau-Thierry and Belleau Wood/Aftermath/The Battlefield Today/Bibiliography/Index
Synopsis
In March 1918 of World War I (1914-1918), the Germans had successfully pushed the frontline to within 120km of Paris; the town of Chateau Thierry marking the tip of German advance. Nevertheless, in a daring counter-offensive on June 3, the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) reinforced the French and threw the Germans back across the Marne River. Exhilarated by this success, the 2d Marine Division was tasked with taking the strategically significant Belleau Wood. On the Marines arrival the French were retreating in the face of the German onslaught, but the Marines defiantly declared "Retreat, hell! We just got here!" To take the wood the Marines marched through an exposed wheat field under fierce German fire, and suffered a staggering casualty rate. The Marines, undaunted, reached the wood and bitterly struggled for 20 days, capturing and re-capturing it six times over, and finally securing the position against all odds, ending the last German offensive on the Western Front. The US forces suffered 9,777 casualties, took 1,800 German prisoners, and the wood was officially renamed Bois de la Brigade de Marine in honor of their courage and victory. Discussing the strategy employed by the Allies and accompanied by original photographs and detailed maps, this book examines the two key battles that saw America's baptism of fire in World War I: Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood., In March 1918 the Germans had successfully pushed the frontline to within 120km of Paris; the town of Chateau Thierry marking the tip of German advance. Nevertheless, in a daring counter-offensive on June 3, the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) reinforced the French and threw the Germans back across the Marne River. Exhilarated by this success, the 2d Marine Division was tasked with taking the strategically significant Belleau Wood. On the Marines arrival the French were retreating in the face of the German onslaught, but the Marines defiantly declared " Retreat, hell! We just got here!" To take the wood the Marines marched through an exposed wheat field under fierce German fire, and suffered a staggering casualty rate. The Marines, undaunted, reached the wood and bitterly struggled for 20 days, capturing and re-capturing it six times over, and finally securing the position against all odds, ending the last German offensive on the Western Front. The US forces suffered 9,777 casualties, took 1,800 German prisoners, and the wood was officially renamed Bois de la Brigade de Marine in honor of their courage and victory. Discussing the strategy employed by the Allies and accompanied by original photographs and detailed maps, this book examines the two key battles that saw America's baptism of fire in World War I: Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood., In March 1918 of World War I (1914-1918), the Germans had successfully pushed the frontline to within 120km of Paris; the town of Chateau Thierry marking the tip of German advance. Nevertheless, in a daring counter-offensive on June 3, the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) reinforced the French and threw the Germans back across the Marne River. Exhilarated by this success, the 2d Marine Division was tasked with taking the strategically significant Belleau Wood. On the Marines arrival the French were retreating in the face of the German onslaught, but the Marines defiantly declared "Retreat, hell We just got here " To take the wood the Marines marched through an exposed wheat field under fierce German fire, and suffered a staggering casualty rate. The Marines, undaunted, reached the wood and bitterly struggled for 20 days, capturing and re-capturing it six times over, and finally securing the position against all odds, ending the last German offensive on the Western Front. The US forces suffered 9,777 casualties, took 1,800 German prisoners, and the wood was officially renamed Bois de la Brigade de Marine in honor of their courage and victory. Discussing the strategy employed by the Allies and accompanied by original photographs and detailed maps, this book examines the two key battles that saw America's baptism of fire in World War I: Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.
LC Classification Number
D545.C4B66 2007
ebay_catalog_id
4
Copyright Date
2007

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