Hardback | |
June 15, 2018 | |
9780813175553 | |
English | |
456 | |
85 b&w photos, 28 maps | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
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1.65 Pounds (US) | |
$34.95 USD, £28.50 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Thunder in the Argonne
A New History of America's Greatest Battle
In Thunder in the Argonne, Douglas V. Mastriano offers the most comprehensive account of this legendary campaign to date. Not only does he provide American, French, and British perspectives on the offensive, but he also offers—for the first time in English—the German view. Mastriano presents a balanced analysis of successes and failures at all levels of command, examining the leadership of the principals while also illuminating acts of heroism by individual soldiers.
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive is widely regarded as one of America's finest hours, and the amazing feats of Sergeant Alvin York, Major Charles Whittlesey of the Lost Battalion, and Lieutenant Sam Woodfill—all accomplished in the midst of this maelstrom—echo across the ages. Published to coincide with the centennial of the campaign, this engaging book offers a fresh look at the battle that forged the modern US Army
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Reviews
"Mastriano expertly weaves into his narrative the stories of individuals who made a difference. Of course, there were thousands of instances of valor, witnessed and otherwise, and it's impossible to capture them all. But Mastriano has done a good job of selecting a representation of the grit and determination of the Americans who fought in the offensive. This book is recommended to those who want to read a fine account of this offensive and to those who would like to learn about the German side of the fighting."—Roads to the Great War
"Mastriano enriches his narrative with an assortment of personal stories, highlighting "feats of heroism and sacrifice on both sides" during "desperate and intense" fighting. He also supplements his text with an impressive collection of photographs depicting soldiers, rather than generals, trenches, and technology. His command of the sources enriches the book throughout."—Michigan War Studies Review
"This work takes a fresh look at the AEF's Meuse-Argonne offensive. Mastriano succinctly covers the early years of the war through America's entry, and on to the defeat of the German Kaiserschlacht. He then gives us an excellent analysis of the final Allied strategy to win the war with a series of coordinated blows. Thunder in the Argonne is an excellent read for anyone interested in World War I, the AEF, or the American soldier under fire."—NYMAS Review
Hardback | |
June 15, 2018 | |
9780813175553 | |
English | |
456 | |
85 b&w photos, 28 maps | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
6.00 Inches (US) | |
1.65 Pounds (US) | |
$34.95 USD, £28.50 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Other Titles by Douglas V. Mastriano
Alvin York
Other Titles from Battles and Campaigns Series
Sabers through the Reich
Just War Reconsidered
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John J. Pershing and the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I, 1917-1919
Kentucky and the Great War
Blood, Guts, and Grease