To the Maginot Line The Politics of French Military Preparation in The 1920's

Name: To the Maginot Line The Politics of French Military Preparation in The 1920's
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ISBN: 9780674023864

ISBN-10: 0674023862

ISBN-13: 9780674023864

Edition: 1971

Authors: Judith M. Hughes

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The decision to fortify northeastern France has usually been considered a tragic mistake, an example of bad planning and missed opportunities. Not so, says Judith M. Hughes, who provides a convincing view of how France's military and political leaders tried to safeguard their nation and why they failed. "[A] stimulating and excellently documented book...Individual personalities are particularly well handled. Foch and Ptain, Poincar and Blum--all emerge with veritable life in them. The trends of French interwar history are deftly carried through onto these pages with an unobtrusive lucidity and persuasiveness." --Michael Hurst, American Historical Review "Admirable...Instead of working…

Book details

List price: $28.00
Copyright year: 1971
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication date: 9/30/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 312
Size: 5.50" wide x 7.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English