The Battle of Cambrai is often mistakenly identified as the first mass-use of tanks in the theatre of war. Whilst it is true to say that vast numbers of the Mark IV tank were used during the battle, and they did achieve some success in overcoming the German trench systems, but their armour was still in need of development and they only played a major role during the first day.
The major victory of the campaign was its demonstration of the effectiveness of new artillery and infantry methods, which would later be put to use during the Hundred Days Offensive.
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"...still provides detailed historical and travel information that supplements and enhances internet resources."
Journal of Military History
"...still provides detailed historical and travel information that supplements and enhances internet resources."
Journal of Military History
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Without question, this is yet another special book in this fantastic series and one for all battlefield enthusiasts and historians to have a copy of.
Jon Sandison
Without question, this is yet another special book in this fantastic series and one for all battlefield enthusiasts and historians to have a copy of.
Jon Sandison
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars The book is a history of an Irish regiment in action during a war now 100 years in the past. The author has done an incredible amount of research to bring the participants to life during a period of tremendous stress. The regiment was formed as a cavalry unit early in the 20th century and met as do reserve units do today. Meetings once or twice a month and an active duty session once every year or so. The activities were taken as a lark by the participants as attested to by their own words gathered from their descendants by the author. More drinking and fun and games interspersed with a bit of military training were the order of the day. When war broke out between England and Germany the Irish Horse was activated and sent to France to be incorporated with the BEF (British Expeditionary Force). In spite of a background of conflict between England and Ireland regarding the question of Irish Home Rule the Regiment answered the call. Using the words of the participants.. Read more
NetGalley, Paul Lane
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars The book is a history of an Irish regiment in action during a war now 100 years in the past. The author has done an incredible amount of research to bring the participants to life during a period of tremendous stress. The regiment was formed as a cavalry unit early in the 20th century and met as do reserve units do today. Meetings once or twice a month and an active duty session once every year or so. The activities were taken as a lark by the participants as attested to by their own words gathered from their descendants by the author. More drinking and fun and games interspersed with a bit of military training were the order of the day. When war broke out between England and Germany the Irish Horse was activated and sent to France to be incorporated with the BEF (British Expeditionary Force). In spite of a background of conflict between England and Ireland regarding the question of Irish Home Rule the Regiment answered the call. Using the words of the participants.. Read more
NetGalley, Paul Lane
