Disputed Earth Disputed Earth Geology and Trench Warfare on the Western Front 1914–18 Peter Doyle Uniform2017Paperback286pp Illustrated232x167mm 9781910500873 Product Code: 508494 Details The geology of the Western Front had an enormous impact on how military operations were carried out, determining the strength of trench walls, whether... DetailsBackDetailsThe geology of the Western Front had an enormous impact on how military operations were carried out, determining the strength of trench walls, whether tunnels could be dug under no man’s land, if tanks could proceed without sinking into mud, even the size of craters after shell explosions. This survey examines how the terrain and topography of Flanders, Artois and Picardy, including soil and rock formations, influenced military strategy during the First World War.See MoreSee Less publ £24.00now £12.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesMilitary HistoryWorld War ITagsDefence strategyFirst World WarHistorical geographyWar & defence operations