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100 1 _aPneu Michelin
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245 1 0 _aVerdun, Argonne-Metz, 1914-1918
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aMichelin's Illustrated Guides to the Battle-fields (1914-1918)
500 _aRelease date is 2015-02-07
508 _aE-text prepared by Brian Coe, Christine P. Travers, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"Verdun, Argonne-Metz, 1914-1918" by Pneu Michelin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the significant military events surrounding the battles of Verdun and Argonne during World War I, emphasizing the brutal reality of warfare between nations and the historical implications of these battles on France and Germany. The text likely serves as both a tribute to the fallen soldiers and a comprehensive guide to the battlefields. The opening of the book features a detailed introduction to Verdun, outlining its historical background, geographical significance, and military relevance. It describes Verdun as a fortified town with a rich history, detailing various sieges and battles it endured, particularly during the war years from 1914 to 1918. The narrative stresses the immense human cost of the conflict, with specific mention of the establishment of a memorial fund for the defenders. Key military actions during the battles are introduced, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of the combat strategies and heroic efforts of the defenders, foreshadowing the dramatic accounts of bravery and sacrifice that will follow in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Battlefields -- Guidebooks
653 _aHistoric sites -- France -- Guidebooks
653 _aBattlefields -- France -- Guidebooks
830 0 _aMichelin's Illustrated Guides to the Battle-fields (1914-1918)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48185
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