The Mons myth : a reassessment of the battle /
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Author / Creator: | Zuber, Terence. |
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Imprint: | Stroud : History Press, 2010. |
Description: | 304 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
Language: | English |
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Format: | Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8142038 |
ISBN: | 9780752452470 (hbk.) 0752452479 (hbk.) |
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Notes: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [271]-289) and index. |
Summary: | Using German tactics manuals and regimental histories, 'The Mons Myth' describes the battles at Mons and Le Cateau. It also subjects British tactics to a critique that goes beyond admiration for rapid rifle fire and presents new and startling perspectives of both Mons and Le Cateau. |

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