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 | | Doctrine Under Trial: American Artillery Employment in World War I (Contributions in Military Studies) by Mark E. Grotelueschen ISBN-10: 9780313311710 ISBN-10: 0-313-31171-4 ISBN-13: 9780313311710 ISBN-13: 978-0-313-31171-0 Hardcover 2000-11-30 Greenwood Press Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Artillery proved to be the greatest killer on the Western front in World War I, and the use and misuse of artillery was certainly a determining factor in the wars outcome. While many books explore the artillery forces and employment of the European powers, this is the first study to examine artillery employment in the American Expeditionary Force. Grotelueschen follows one AEF division through its entire World War I experience, from preliminary training to each of its battles in France. This approach allows for great investigative depth and an opportunity to explore the implementation of doctrinal changes throughout the war. While accounts of the AEF written in the immediate aftermath of the war praised it as a great fighting machine, most scholars have concluded that the AEF was a flawed combat force. This study demonstrates that despite significant flaws and weaknesses, especially in artillery doctrine and employment, at least some AEF divisions did attain effective fighting ability. American divisions were most successful when carrying out limited, set-piece attacks, efforts that ran counter to approved US Army and AEF doctrine at the time. Historians will find this unique approach to the study of division level strengths and weaknesses to be useful in making more accurate and complete comparisons among the great armies of the Western Front. | ||
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Grotelueschen is Brilliant It is difficult to come by this book at the price tag on a limited budget, but the read is well worth it. Grotelueschen displays a firm grasp of military theory and how that theory is applied or in some cases misapplied. The voice Grotelueschen captures is one of an insider no doubt learned in the hallowed halls of West Point. His firm grasp of all things army belies a thorough understanding of how artillery played a role in the stalemate of World War I trenches. It is a voice to be listened to and heeded. We reach out to history to not repeat the mistakes of the past. If we ever get involved in stalemate trench warfare again in the wine country of France, let's hope that all artillery commanders have this book on their reading list. Bottom line, this author Mark Ethan Grotelueschen is brilliant. | ||
Great Book - Great Author This author puts tremendous effort and thought into his writing. An exceptional product from a talented professor. | ||