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The Attack Of The British Ninth Corps At Messines Ridge (1917)

The Attack Of The British Ninth Corps At Messines Ridge (1917)

War Department

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral European HistoryGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1166958027
ISBN13: 9781166958022
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Attack of the British Ninth Corps at Messines Ridge (1917) is a historical account of the Battle of Messines, a significant engagement during World War I. The book is authored by the War Department and provides a detailed description of the battle that took place on June 7, 1917, between the British Ninth Corps and the German Army.The book begins with a brief overview of the strategic importance of Messines Ridge and the preparations made by both sides leading up to the battle. It then delves into the specifics of the attack, providing a blow-by-blow account of the action.The book describes in detail the tactics used by the British Ninth Corps, including the use of mines to destroy German defenses and the deployment of tanks and infantry to secure the ridge. It also provides insight into the German defense strategy, including the use of machine guns and artillery to repel the British advance.Throughout the book, the War Department provides analysis and commentary on the battle, highlighting the successes and failures of both sides. It also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the action.Overall, The Attack of the British Ninth Corps at Messines Ridge (1917) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of World War I, military tactics, or the Battle of Messines specifically.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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