The Last Four Months: How the War Was Won (1919) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437301366)

""The Last Four Months: How The War Was Won"" is a historical book written by Frederick Maurice and published in 1919. The book provides a detailed account of the final months of World War I, from August to November 1918, and how the Allies ultimately emerged victorious. Maurice, who was a British Army officer and military historian, draws on his personal experiences and extensive research to offer a comprehensive analysis of the military strategies, tactics, and key events that led to the end of the war. He also provides insight into the political and diplomatic negotiations that took place during this critical period.The book is divided into four parts, each covering a month of the war. The first part focuses on the Battle of Amiens, which marked the beginning of the end for the German army. The second part discusses the Allied advances in September, including the capture of the Hindenburg Line. The third part covers the final push in October, which saw the Germans in full retreat. The fourth and final part of the book details the Armistice negotiations and the end of the war.Overall, ""The Last Four Months"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in World War I history. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the final stages of the war, shedding light on the military, political, and diplomatic factors that ultimately led to the Allied victory.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.

Author: Frederick Maurice
ISBN-10: 1437301363
ISBN-13: 9781437301366
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d