This review has been published in Soldier Magazine.
Title: Germany
Ascendant: The Eastern Front 1915
Author:
Prit Buttar
ISBN:
978-1-4728-0795-3
Publisher:
Osprey Publishing
Year:
2015
Hardcover
Pages: 448
Photos/maps:
30/20
Buttar’s book is a comprehensive study of the horrors of the Eastern
Front as the First World War settled into its second year. One is struck by the
wanton loss of life, the vast difference in strategic vision and the huge gaps
in the quality of training and leadership. Despite some minor editorial issues
and maps that could have been of a higher quality given the complexity of the
operations, his book reads very well and is a balanced account of the
challenges of allied operations, grand strategy and above all else, the valour
of the soldiers themselves. His narrative is full of excellent lessons for the
commanders of today.
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