The Seeds of Disaster, The Development of French Army Doctrine, 1919-1939
The Development of French Army Doctrine, 1919-1939
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Robert Doughty's "The Seeds of Disaster" delves into the evolution of French military doctrine in the interwar period.
The book meticulously examines the strategic choices and technological considerations that shaped the French army's approach to warfare.
Doughty analyzes the impact of World War I on French military thinking, highlighting the challenges of adapting to new technologies and the persistent threat of Germany.
The book explores the development of the Maginot Line and its strategic implications, ultimately contributing to a deeper understanding of the French defeat in 1940.
Doughty's work is a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of military planning and the consequences of strategic miscalculations.
The book meticulously examines the strategic choices and technological considerations that shaped the French army's approach to warfare.
Doughty analyzes the impact of World War I on French military thinking, highlighting the challenges of adapting to new technologies and the persistent threat of Germany.
The book explores the development of the Maginot Line and its strategic implications, ultimately contributing to a deeper understanding of the French defeat in 1940.
Doughty's work is a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of military planning and the consequences of strategic miscalculations.
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