{"product_id":"forty-days-in-1914-9781025663036","title":"Forty Days in 1914","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): F. Maurice\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Wars \u0026amp; Conflicts - World War I\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Forty Days in 1914\" offers a definitive and authoritative account of the opening phase of the First World War. Written by Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice, a distinguished military officer and historian, this work provides a detailed analysis of the critical maneuvers that shaped the early conflict on the Western Front. The narrative focuses on the rapid German advance through Belgium and France, the strategic retreat of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), and the pivotal turning point at the Battle of the Marne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon first-hand professional insight and historical records, Maurice examines the decisions of high command and the tactical realities faced by soldiers on the ground. The book clarifies the complexities of the Great Retreat from Mons and evaluates how the Allied forces managed to stall the Schlieffen Plan. As a fundamental study of military strategy and operational history, \"Forty Days in 1914\" remains an essential resource for understanding the high-stakes movements that prevented a swift German victory and set the stage for years of trench warfare. This volume is a vital contribution to the historiography of World War I, emphasizing the importance of leadership, communication, and endurance in the face of overwhelming odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47967281709207,"sku":"9781025663036","price":2040.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025663036.webp?v=1782913816","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/forty-days-in-1914-9781025663036","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}