logo
0

EbookBell.com

Most ebook files are in PDF format, so you can easily read them using various software such as Foxit Reader or directly on the Google Chrome browser.
Some ebook files are released by publishers in other formats such as .awz, .mobi, .epub, .fb2, etc. You may need to install specific software to read these formats on mobile/PC, such as Calibre.

Please read the tutorial at this link:  https://ebookbell.com/faq 


We offer FREE conversion to the popular formats you request; however, this may take some time. Therefore, right after payment, please email us, and we will try to provide the service as quickly as possible.


For some exceptional file formats or broken links (if any), please refrain from opening any disputes. Instead, email us first, and we will try to assist within a maximum of 6 hours.

EbookBell Team

The St Mihiel Offensive 12 To 16 September 1918 Battleground Books Wwi Maarten Otte

  • SKU: BELL-51454322
The St Mihiel Offensive 12 To 16 September 1918 Battleground Books Wwi Maarten Otte
$ 31.00 $ 45.00 (-31%)

0.0

0 reviews

The St Mihiel Offensive 12 To 16 September 1918 Battleground Books Wwi Maarten Otte instant download after payment.

Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
File Extension: PDF
File size: 22.1 MB
Pages: 320
Author: Maarten Otte
ISBN: 9781526734952, 1526734958
Language: English
Year: 2019

Product desciption

The St Mihiel Offensive 12 To 16 September 1918 Battleground Books Wwi Maarten Otte by Maarten Otte 9781526734952, 1526734958 instant download after payment.

The St Mihiel Offensive, which took place between the 12th and 16th September 1918, was the first full scale attack that was under the direct command of the Americans, in the person of General J Pershing. He combined his command of the First (at the time the only) American Army with that of Commander in Chief of the AEF, a tremendous burden.
The St Mihiel Salient had its origins in the early fighting of the war and had been stabilized by the end of 1914, although there was fierce fighting there in the first half of 1915 as both sides jostled for position; the high ground of Les Eparges became notorious for the intensity of the mine warfare that took place below it, extensive remains of which can be seen today.
The American attack (with the assistance of a French Corps) was an outstanding success and the Germans were forced into a rapid withdrawal to the Michel Line, a strongly defended position that formed the Hindenburg Line in this area. On the other hand, the success was in part assisted by the fact that the Germans intended to withdraw from the exposed position of the Salient back to this line, the only question being the timing of such a move. Historians argue about whether the move had actually begun or not; but the reality is that senior German officers knew that it was imminent and certainly some heavier artillery had already been pulled back.
Pershing’s original hope had been to continue the offensive to seize Metz, crucial rail links and economically vital areas to the German war effort. In fact any such attempt would have taken weeks of preparation, as even a casual examination of the Michel Line defenses still existing today would show.
It is probable that relatively easy success here led to overconfidence amongst some that the next offensive, the Meuse-Argonne – to the north and scheduled to begin on the 26th, would have a similar outcome. If so they were in for a rude awakening.
This book is profusely illustrated with contemporary photographs and numerous maps, the narrative supplemented by a number of first hand accounts; the whole is supported by several walking and car tours.
This is the latest in a series of Battleground books by Maarten Otte on the American Expeditionary Forces, with several more in preparation.

Related Products

St Mihiel 1918 The American Expeditionary Forces Trial By Fire First Edition David Bonk
-31%
St Mihiel 1918 The American Expeditionary Forces Trial By Fire First Edition David Bonk

4.0

76 reviews
$45.00 $31.00
The St Martins Guide To Writing Thirteenth Rise B Axelrod
-31%
The St Martins Guide To Writing Thirteenth Rise B Axelrod

4.8

14 reviews
$45.00 $31.00
The St Thomas Way And The Medieval March Of Wales Exploring Place Heritage Pilgrimage Catherine A M Clarke Editor
-31%
The St Thomas Way And The Medieval March Of Wales Exploring Place Heritage Pilgrimage Catherine A M Clarke Editor

4.1

90 reviews
$45.00 $31.00
The St Gall Passion Play Peter Macardle
-31%
The St Gall Passion Play Peter Macardle

4.7

16 reviews
$45.00 $31.00
The St Louis Baseball Reader Saint Louis Baseball Reader Sports And American Culture Series 1st Edition Richard Peterson
-31%
The St Louis Baseball Reader Saint Louis Baseball Reader Sports And American Culture Series 1st Edition Richard Peterson

4.1

50 reviews
$45.00 $31.00
The St Martins Handbook With 2009 Mla 2010 Apa Updates Sixth Edition Sixth Edition Andrea A Lunsford
-31%
The St Martins Handbook With 2009 Mla 2010 Apa Updates Sixth Edition Sixth Edition Andrea A Lunsford

4.1

10 reviews
$45.00 $31.00
The St Martins Guide To Writing 9th Edition Rise B Axelrod
-31%
The St Martins Guide To Writing 9th Edition Rise B Axelrod

4.1

10 reviews
$45.00 $31.00
The St Louis Commune Of 1877 Communism In The Heartland Mark Kruger
-31%
The St Louis Commune Of 1877 Communism In The Heartland Mark Kruger

4.1

100 reviews
$45.00 $31.00
The St Martins Guide To Writing Short Edition Tenth Edition Rise B Axelrod
-31%
The St Martins Guide To Writing Short Edition Tenth Edition Rise B Axelrod

4.3

68 reviews
$45.00 $31.00