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Georges Bertrand,Oscar N. Solbert

Tactics and Duties for Trench Fighting

In 'Tactics and Duties for Trench Fighting,' editors Georges Etienne Bertrand and Oscar N. Solbert compile an exemplary collection that delves into the nuanced strategies and roles within the unique warfare environment of trenches. This anthology stands out for its methodical exploration of trench warfare tactics, blending historical documentation with instructional strategies. Through a diversity of stylesfrom firsthand accounts to analytical essaysthe collection offers a comprehensive view of the grim, innovative battlefield strategies that marked the early 20th century. The anthology is significant not only for its subject matter but for its attempt to collect and preserve the varied tactical knowledge and experiences from a pivotal era in military history. The contributors, under the meticulous editorship of Bertrand and Solbert, are drawn from a pool of military experts and historians with direct or scholarly ties to World War I trench warfare. Their collective backgrounds provide a rich tapestry of experience and analysis, offering insights into the psychological, logistical, and tactical elements of trench combat. This anthology aligns with and contributes to the historical understanding of one of the most brutal forms of combat, highlighting innovations that arose from necessity and desperation. Scholars, military enthusiasts, and history students are encouraged to delve into 'Tactics and Duties for Trench Fighting' for its educational value, the breadth of insights into early 20th-century military strategy, and the dialogue it fosters between the diverse expert analyses contained within. This collection offers a unique opportunity to engage with the complexities and innovations of trench warfare through a meticulously curated selection of texts, enlightening readers on the multifaceted approaches to a form of combat that has since become synonymous with the devastation of World War I.
175 printed pages
Copyright owner
Bookwire
Original publication
2019
Publication year
2019
Publisher
Good Press
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