VIMY RIDGE AND ARRAS: The Spring 1917 Offensive in Panoramas
Language: English
Published by Dundurn Press, Toronto, 2010
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BOOK DESCRIPTION: Oblong 8vo, 312 pgs, index, bibliography, illustrations, maps. First US Edition. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: As new in like unclipped DJ, now in mylar sleeve. Tight and crisp. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: Produced in association with the Imperial War Museum, Barton includes over 50 rediscovered British and German panoramic photographs of the battlefields. Also includes numerous unpublished testimonials, letters, and memoirs, along with excellent maps, plans, and diagrams.
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- Title
- VIMY RIDGE AND ARRAS: The Spring 1917 Offensive in Panoramas
- Author
- Barton, Peter
- Publisher
- Dundurn Press, Toronto
- Publication year
- 2010
- Condition
- As New
- Dust jacket
- As New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1554887445
- ISBN 13
- 9781554887446
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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In April 1917, Allied guns pounded German positions near Arras with almost three million shells. During the early stages of the succeeding offensive, British and Canadian troops achieved unprecedented advances, capturing a huge swathe of enemy territory, including the famous Vimy Ridge. After the initial shock, however, the Germans quickly recovered to employ inspired battlefield tactics that crushed all hope of breakthrough, despite the injection of Australian military flair.
The ultimate cost in human life was immense, with an average daily casualty rate 40 per cent greater than the Somme and almost double that of Passchendaele -- making it hour for hour the most treacherous British offensive of the First World War. It stands alone as an example of missed opportunity, wasted lives, defective leadership and poor communication. Yet the determination and doggedness shown by the troops on both sides was breathtaking.
In this major new account, Peter Barton showcases over 50 rediscovered British and German panoramic photographs of the battlegrounds. Taken at huge personal risk by specialist photographers, they reveal what no other photographs can -- the view beyond the trench parapet -- and a view not seen for over 90 years. Also included are many unpublished testimonies, letters, and memoirs, with stunning mapping, plans and diagrams throughout.
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About the Author
Peter Barton is a historian, archaeologist, and film-maker. His previous books include the acclaimed The Battlefields of the First World War which he wrote after researching the Imperial War Museum panorama archive for eight years. His other works include Passchendaele, The Somme and Beanth Flanders Fields.
Jeremy Banning has been researcher on four of Peter Barton's publications. His specialist work benefits film companies, authors, industrial clients and individuals. He also regularly acts as a battlefield tour guide.
Peter Barton is a historian, archaeologist, and film-maker. His previous books include the acclaimedThe Battlefields of the First World War which he wrote after researching the Imperial War Museum panorama archive for eight years. His other works includePasschendaele, The Somme and Beanth Flanders Fields.
Jeremy Banning has been researcher on four of Peter Barton's publications. His specialist work benefits film companies, authors, industrial clients and individuals. He also regularly acts as a battlefield tour guide.
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