Squandered Victory: The American First Army at St. Mihiel
This is the first book ever devoted entirely to the St. Mihiel operation and its ramifications. It details Pershing's struggle to form an independent American army in France and the importance of the St. Mihiel operation from both political and military perspectives. It links historical events and details in a way that has never been done on this subject, pulling from a variety of sources to depict motivations, events, and political and military thought. It supports the conclusion--debated by historians and military men for over 75 years--that Pershing might have been able to end the war in September 1918, if not held back by the machinations of the Allies.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0275950220
ISBN13:9780275950224
Release Date:January 1995
Publisher:Praeger
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.4" x 9.5"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Squandered Victory
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Very good reading of the war to end all wars. Detail review of what happened in the St. Mihiel area. Good account of brave American combat and courage. Book does not put down any group fighting there. A little bit of how the Germans prepared for the battles against us.
Excellent battle history.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
Mr. Hallas makes a convincing case that had it not been for the machinations of French Field Marshel Foch and other Allies, the U.S. First Army might have broken through to Metz in September 1918, shortening the war and saving the 120.000 American casualties in the Meuse-Argonne battle which followed. This clear combat narrative is enhanced by details of units and individual soldiers, of one of the finesr armies America ever fielded. Maps, photos, and Praeger Publications' usual excellent index.
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