Download or read book Amiens 1918 written by James McWilliams and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2016-07-11 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 8 August 1918, the Allied forces launched the surprise attack that heralded the end of the First World War. With skill and daring, 21 divisions of men breached the German lines, supported by 500 tanks and 1,000 aircraft. This book considers the successes and failures of both sides in this conflict.