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The historical service of the French general staff
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“the historical service of the French general staff placed casualties for the first four days of the offensive at 30,000 killed, 100,000 wounded, and 4,000 missing.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: French military strategy failures
For: Historians and military strategy enthusiasts
Key quote: “the historical service of the French general staff placed casualties for the first four days of the offensive at 30,000 killed, 100,000 wounded, and 4,000 missing.”
The host mentions 'The historical service of the French general staff' to highlight the catastrophic outcomes of Nivelle's offensive during World War I. This book provides detailed casualty figures and insights into the miscalculations that led to a disastrous military engagement for France.