Challenge of battle : the British Army's baptism of fire in the First World War
Gilbert, Adrian2015
Book
Adrian Gilbert clears away the layers of sentiment that have obscured a true historical understanding of the 1914 campaign to provide a full, unvarnished picture of the British Expeditionary Force at war. Previous assessments of the BEF have held to an unshakeable belief in its exceptional performance during the battles of 1914. But closer examination of the historical record reveals a force possessing some key strengths yet undermined by other, significant failings. Within an authoritative and well-paced campaign narrative, Gilbert re-evaluates the army's leadership, organization and tactics.
Main title:
Author:
Gilbert, Adrian, author
Imprint:
Oxford : Osprey Publishing, 2015.Oxford : Osprey Publishing, 2015.
Collation:
356 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781472810595 (pbk)
Dewey class:
940.41241940.4124
Language:
English
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BRN:
1729850