Verdun And The Battle For Its Possession; Illustrated Michelin Guides To The Battle-Fields (1914 1918)

By Pneu Michelin

A short, fierce hook: a vivid vision of Verdun, preserved for today and tomorrow - not merely a reprint, but a doorway into the living history of a turning point. Verdun And The Battle For Its Possession; Illustrated Michelin Guides To The Battle-Fields (1914 1918) presents a uniquely illustrated, documentary journey through one of World War One's most enduring symbols. This is more than a battle narrative; it is a carefully curated military history guide that blends map-based insight with frontline conditions depiction and war history illustration. For the history student and curious reader alike, the book offers Verdun battle analysis shaped by graphic clarity and concise prose, inviting readers to trace strategies, terrain, and endurance across the French landscape. Dating from an era of meticulous reportage, the work carries notable literary and historical significance: a facet of the original Illustrated Battlefield Guide tradition within the military atlas series, now revived by Alpha Editions as a library reference edition that honours its provenance while serving modern readers. It speaks to casual readers drawn to World War One lore and to classic-literature collectors seeking a tangible connection to the past. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volume is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, it stands as a testament to meticulous scholarship, illuminated history, and the enduring resonance of Verdun in France.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354594972
• ISBN13: 9789354594977
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"