ISBN: 9780890968932 - Soissons, 1918 (c.a. Brannen Series): 3 (36 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. It is the last five percent of possible exertion that often wins the battle." Brigadier Gen. Hanson Ely's statement best exemplifies the efforts of his troops as part of the allied contingent at the Battle of Soissons, July 18?22, 1918. At a cost of more than twelve thousand soldiers and marines dead, wounded, and missing, American troops struck the Germans with such force that the Germans lost the initiative for the remainder of the war.Soissons, 1918 provides an intricately detailed account of this pivotal battle in which partly trained, inexperienced American soldiers and marines literally turned the tide of the war. Despite strange French command methods, alien equipment (such as masses of tanks), immature American staff work, and difficulties in communicating with advancing troops, American enthusiasm and willingness "to finish the job" briefly shattered German defenses, caused panic, and ultimately unhinged the Germans' carefully prepared strategic plans.Authors Douglas V. Johnson II and Rolfe L. Hillman, Jr., provide a strategic overview of the war to the point of American involvement in combat operations. Following the long accepted Leavenworth method of analyzing operations, they thoroughly describe the enemy situation, the terrain, and the friendly situation. Subsequent chapters describe in detail each of the four days of intense combat using French, German, and American sources and American personal accounts.The depth of the authors' coverage spans not only technical aspects of the battle but human dimensions as well. Plans matter, and so too do personalities, from sergeants and lieutenants to commanding generals. Diagrams of attack plans, maps, and photographs effectively illustrate both the intent and reality of the battle, beneath which runs a bloody narrative.A captivating account of real-life triumph in the face of adversity, at a time when triumph was worth the cost, Soissons, 1918 is a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in the history and strategy of this awful war.…

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Condition: Acceptable. BOOK HAS SPORADIC HIGHLIGHTING AND OCCASIONAL NOTE THAT DOES NOT EFFECT READABILITY. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Acceptable reading copy with obvious signs of use, wear, and/or cosmetic issues. Item is complete and remains readable despite notable condition issues.…

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Condition: Very Good. 1St Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. 1St Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. It is the last five percent of possible exertion that often wins the battle." Brigadier Gen. Hanson Ely's statement best exemplifies the efforts of his troops as part of the allied contingent at the Battle of Soissons, July 18?22, 1918. At a cost of more than twelve thousand soldiers and marines dead, wounded, and missing, American troops struck the Germans with such force that the Germans lost the initiative for the remainder of the war.Soissons, 1918 provides an intricately detailed account of this pivotal battle in which partly trained, inexperienced American soldiers and marines literally turned the tide of the war. Despite strange French command methods, alien equipment (such as masses of tanks), immature American staff work, and difficulties in communicating with advancing troops, American enthusiasm and willingness "to finish the job" briefly shattered German defenses, caused panic, and ultimately unhinged the Germans' carefully prepared strategic plans.Authors Douglas V. Johnson II and Rolfe L. Hillman, Jr., provide a strategic overview of the war to the point of American involvement in combat operations. Following the long accepted Leavenworth method of analyzing operations, they thoroughly describe the enemy situation, the terrain, and the friendly situation. Subsequent chapters describe in detail each of the four days of intense combat using French, German, and American sources and American personal accounts.The depth of the authors' coverage spans not only technical aspects of the battle but human dimensions as well. Plans matter, and so too do personalities, from sergeants and lieutenants to commanding generals. Diagrams of attack plans, maps, and photographs effectively illustrate both the intent and reality of the battle, beneath which runs a bloody narrative.A captivating account of real-life triumph in the face of adversity, at a time when triumph was worth the cost, Soissons, 1918 is a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in the history and strategy of this awful war.…

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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover.Binding tight.Cover clean.Dust Jacket included and in fair condition. Minor wear to page edges and corners. P/O's name in pen on first page, otherwise, No writing, highlighting, or marks in text.From the estate of a smoker.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. a nice, clean copy, like new, octavo, 213 pages, stated first edition.

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Hardcover. Condition: As New in As New dust jacket. 213 pages. This is Number Three in the C. A. Brannen Series. ; 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 ".

hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Clean, tight. No markings. Stated 1st, Jacket in mylar cover. 21 illustrations, 10 maps, 5 figures. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. Full cloth; 8vo.,213pp. Photos. Number three in the C.A. Brannen series. No names or other markings. Fine in Fine D/j.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Texas A & M University Press, c.1999, 8vo., hardcover, 213pp., VG/VG $.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Hardcover. 201pp+ index. Ink name on front free endpaper, else a very good hardback in a very good dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition. No Markings. Clean Tight And Square. In Very Good Jacket Unclipped.

hardcover. Condition: New.

hardcover. Condition: New. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages.

hardcover. Condition: New. Brand New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Authors Douglas V. Johnson II and Rolfe L. Hillman, Jr., provide a strategic overview of the war to the point of American involvement in combat operations. Following the long accepted Leavenworth method of analyzing operations, they thoroughly describe the enemy situation, the terrain, and the friendly situation. Subsequent chapters describe in detail each of the four days of intense combat using French, German, and American sources and American personal accounts.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st. 1st ed. 213p. Photos. Maps. Fine/Fine Copy.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Hbk 213pp illus maps an unread copy excellent clean tight unmarked in sleeve-protected dj as new.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hardcover, with dust jacket. Black cloth over boards with silver lettering to the spine. Black and white pictorial dust jacket with green and black lettering. Dated 1999 on copyright page, no date on title page. 213 pages. Good condition. Binding is strong and corners are square. A tiny bit of sunning at the head of the spine. A faint vertical stain across the front free endpaper. Pages otherwise bright and clean. Dust jacket is clean and crisp. Some light wrinkling at the foot of the spine, but no tears or other creases. Overall good condition. SIGNED and inscribed by Douglas Johnson on half-title page, where he has written, " To Walt Davis,The Marine who set the star [illegible] for directed studies-anything more than anyone ever has before or since. Writing Marine Corps history has been a thrill- so much to learn, if only we would LEARN! Fondest Regards, Doug Johnson 2/15/02". Please email with questions or to see any photos. Signed by Author(s). …

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