Doughty Robert Allan (11 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. As the driving force behind the Allied effort in World War I, France willingly shouldered the heaviest burden. Explains how and why France assumed this role and offers new insights into French strategy and operational methods.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Anmerkungen / beschriftet / Stempel; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveränderung. Colonel Doughty (US Army and West Point) examines the German victory at Sedan, which has generally been viewed as testament to an innovative and invincible German war machine. Through detailed analysis of both French and German battle records, he reconstructs the battle and reveals, not a new and superior weaponry or war machine, but efficient technical and procedural use of the German infantry. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Archon Books, Published 1985. Hardcover, xi, 232 pp.; 24 cm; First Edition (1985 Archon, the only edition); illustrated with maps. In Very Good condition, no dust jacket. Black cloth boards with gilt lettering, mild surface wear and some scuffing to back cover. Binding tight. Pages clean. Otherwise unmarked.Examines the development of French Army doctrine between the world wars, arguing that France drew the wrong lessons from World War I and entered 1940 wedded to a defensive, firepower-centered "methodical battle" doctrine ill-suited to mobile mechanized warfare. Military historian Robert Allan Doughty draws on French army manuals, lectures, and staff debates to trace how institutional and doctrinal choices shaped the swift collapse of May-June 1940.Contents: The Framework of French Doctrine; An Army of Reservists; The Defense of the Frontiers; The Legacy of the Past; Firepower and the Methodical Battle; Institutions and Doctrine; The Development of the Tank; The Creation of Large Armored Units; Conclusion; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardback. 8vo. 1985. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. Minor edge wear to dust jacket. No names or marks.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Appears to be brand new book. Not a remainder. No ownership or other marks. No DJ. Laid in is a letter from the Commanding General, 7th US Army on his letterhead to his Chief of Staff. ; Maps; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 243 pages.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. 374pp/maps. The German invasion and fall of France in 1940. Light rubbing to dj. Clean. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9780208022813.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - As the driving force behind the Allied effort in World War I, France willingly shouldered the heaviest burden. This book explains how and why France assumed this role and offers insights into French strategy and operational methods.

First Edition. Octavo. 374p. index. bibliography, notes. 8 maps showing the different phases of Guderian's push into France. A work that has become essential in understanding the strategy and tactics that led to the collapse of the French front. Bound in black cloth, spine lettering gilt, small ink number to bottom fore-edge of book, near fine in near fine dust jacket.…

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.