Description
Holding Out explores the German Army’s operational command during 1917, a critical year when Germany faced unprecedented military and logistical challenges. Tony Cowan provides a detailed analysis of how German military leadership managed operations across multiple theaters while dealing with resource constraints, personnel losses, and deteriorating strategic circumstances.
The book examines the organizational structures, decision-making processes, and command hierarchies that enabled the German Army to sustain operations throughout 1917. Cowan investigates how senior commanders coordinated military strategy during a period marked by the failed Spring Offensive and the submarine campaign. This work offers valuable insights into military organization, leadership under pressure, and the complexities of maintaining operational effectiveness during a prolonged conflict.
Part of the respected Cambridge Military Histories series, this study contributes to scholarly understanding of World War I from the German perspective, addressing both tactical and strategic dimensions of military command.
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