Ypres 1914: An Official Account Published by Order of the German General Staff

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Author Schwink, Otto
Translator Wynne, G. C. (Graeme Chamley), 1889-
LoC No. 20014680
Title Ypres 1914: An Official Account Published by Order of the German General Staff
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Summary "Ypres 1914: An Official Account Published by Order of the German General Staff" is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book presents a German perspective on the First Battle of Ypres, detailing military operations and strategies from the German General Staff during this critical period of World War I. It serves as both a record of the events and a narrative aimed at shaping public perception of Germany’s military efforts in early 1914. The opening of the text sets the stage by introducing the context of the battle, highlighting the pivotal role of Ypres in the broader conflict. It outlines the German military strategy and troop movements while emphasizing the British, French, and Belgian forces' determination to resist. The narrative describes the challenges faced by the troops, including the landscape's impact on operations and the intense fighting that characterized the engagements. It also hints at the subsequent errors in German command and the reliance on overwhelming numbers that ultimately did not secure a decisive victory, thereby providing insight into both the German and Allied experiences at Ypres. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject Ypres, 1st Battle of, Ieper, Belgium, 1914
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium -- Ypres
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EBook-No. 44234
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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