Publisher's Synopsis
Step into 1915 a pivotal year in World War I, marked by profound shifts in military tactics and the very nature of warfare. This concise and engaging book delves into how the events of 1915 reshaped the global conflict, altering the course of history.
Without focusing on specific battles, the narrative examines the introduction of new, more lethal forms of warfare, including the first widespread use of chemical weapons. These developments brought about unprecedented challenges and horrors, testing the resolve and adaptability of soldiers and commanders alike.
The book also sheds light on the strategic miscalculations and bold gambits that characterized this year, highlighting how the war's nature transformed from traditional combat to a more complex, multifaceted struggle. It delves into the impact of these changes on the soldiers in the trenches, the commanding generals, and the home fronts, offering a comprehensive view of the war's evolving dynamics.
An insightful look into a year that significantly influenced the trajectory of the First World War. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities and transformative nature of this global conflict.
Featuring the following battles:
- Battle of Neuve Chapelle
- Second Battle of Ypres
- Second Battle of Artois
- Battle of Loos
- Second Battle of Champagne
- Battles of the Isonzo
- Siege of Przemysl
- Battle of Humin-Bolimów
- Carpathian Winter War
- Second Battle of the Masurian Lakes
- First Battle of Przasnysz
- Battle of Lomza
- Second Battle of the Vistula River
- Attack of the Dead Men
- Gorlice-Tarnów Offensive
- Bug-Narew Offensive
- Vistula-Bug Offensive
- Riga-Schaulen Offensive
- Battle of Dniestr
- Battle of Zolota Lypa
- Rovno Offensive
- Vilno-Dvinsk Offensive
- Landing at Cape Helles
- Landing at Anzac Cove
- Third Attack on Anzac Cove
- August Offensive
