Brusilov Offensive book

[vtsaogames]

Back in to 70's I worked in the NYU Library processing new books. My co-workers soon developed the habit of putting new history books on my desk. I recall reading a book back then about the Brusilov Offensive. I can't find a mention of this book online. I do have Dowling's more recent book on the same topic. Does anyone have a notion about the earlier book, author, anything that could help me track it down?

It was quite good. It mentoed, among other things, that Brusilove sent cavalry divisions away from coming offensives because they required 4 times the supplies of an infantry division but only half the manpower. Since previous offensives saw the build up of cavalry units, this was one of the thing that produced strategic surprise.

[Ben Waterhouse]

Was it Norman Stone's : The Eastern Front 1914-1917?

[vtsaogames]

No, but I'll look for that. I think the title was The Brusilov Offensive.

[monk2002uk]

Was it the book mentioned in this thread?

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=6751.0

You can still get copies of Brusilov's account, translated into English. And there is the superb novel 'Brusilov's Breakthrough' by Sergei Sergeyev-Tsensky, also available in English. It provides wonderful detail down to the NCO level within one of the regiments that was involved.

Robert

[vtsaogames]

I have Dowling's book, quite good. No, I was talking about a book I'd read back in the 70's.
But I'll look for the novel, sounds like quite interesting stuff. Thanks for the lead.

[Deflatermouse]

Was it the Ballentine book Carpathian Disaster?

[vtsaogames]

No, it wasn't but I shall check that one out. Thank you.