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.
Pen & Sword Book have a great selection of titles to help you better understand this famous battle of the First World War.
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WWII Remembrance
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WWII Remembrance
A great achievement. One of the most remarkable treasures of First World War archaeology receives the treatment it deserves in this hugely detailed yet highly readable new history.
Dan Snow, British television presenter
A great achievement. One of the most remarkable treasures of First World War archaeology receives the treatment it deserves in this hugely detailed yet highly readable new history.
Dan Snow, British television presenter
The late Jeffrey Williams' book is in its third reprint and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and reviewing it.
War History Online
The late Jeffrey Williams' book is in its third reprint and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and reviewing it.
War History Online
The author has considered many factors to reveal the nature and outcome of the fight for Bourlon Wood. The book is well-written and supported by a useful photo-plate section. Fresh light is thrown on a dark episode in British military history. A rewarding read.
Firetrench
The author has considered many factors to reveal the nature and outcome of the fight for Bourlon Wood. The book is well-written and supported by a useful photo-plate section. Fresh light is thrown on a dark episode in British military history. A rewarding read.
Firetrench
Bryan Cooper's work is fluent and to the point, and remains a good starting point for anyone wishing to learn about Cambrai, increasingly being seen as a turning point in British tactical development during the war. It is a readable account and good value. This is a nicely produced and welcome reprint.
The Long, Long Trail
Bryan Cooper's work is fluent and to the point, and remains a good starting point for anyone wishing to learn about Cambrai, increasingly being seen as a turning point in British tactical development during the war. It is a readable account and good value. This is a nicely produced and welcome reprint.
The Long, Long Trail
