West Point Atlas for the Great War: Strategies and Tactics Of The First World War (West Point Military History Series) [Spiral-bound]

Thomas E. Griess (Author)

Book Description

Series: West Point Military History Series | Publication Date: August 2003

World War I marked the end of the old military order and the beginning of the era of mechanized warfare. This is a thorough examination of the campaigns of the “war to end all wars.” It analyzes the development of military theory and practice from the prewar period of Bismark’s Prussia to the creation of the League of Nations.

Editorial Reviews

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"Excellent...the strength of the books is in the operational military history, and they present well-argued evaluations of the wars' commanders and campaigns." (Library Journal )

About the Author

These titles were developed and written by the faculty of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Weaving the complexities of individual historical conflicts into a broader perspective, these books chronicle the turbulent periods of civilization. Utilizing their expertise as scholars and soldiers, the authors shed light on the crucial events and factors that shaped the execution of the world’s great military campaigns. Photographs, illustrations, and maps of the campaigns—thoroughly researched for historical accuracy—are either included in the books or available as companion atlases. Each volume focuses on a specific era of warfare, bringing you into the thick of battle with a clear and accurate picture of men at war.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 112 pages
• Publisher: Square One Publishers (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0757001599
• ISBN-13: 978-0757001598
• Product Dimensions: 13.7 x 10.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,006,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good for class or hobby use, December 29, 2011

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I bought this to help me visualize the battles of WWI for a WWI class I'm taking at university. It worked well for this. If you have an interest in World War I, I would suggest coupling these maps with the Keegan book (I don't care for Strachan's book) or couple it with some of the good DVD sets about the war. It helps you visualize the landscape of the battles and the tactics used, especially if, like me, you don't have any personal military background.

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5.0 out of 5 stars West Point Atlas for the Great War, January 11, 2007

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