Challenge of Battle: The British Army’s Baptism of Fire in the First World War - Softcover

Gilbert, Adrian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472810597 ISBN 13: 9781472810595

Verlag: Osprey Publishing, 2015

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'Gilbert's book finally exposes the truth behind the tactics, personality clashes and power struggles that destroyed the BEF. This brilliantly balanced book is a story of both cowardice and incompetence, courage and survival.' Nick Soldinger, History of War 'Well-written and carefully argued, "Challenge of Battle" clearly describes the initial battles of WWI in graphic detail and begins what promises to be a major reappraisal of the British army in 1914.' J. W. Thacker, dept. of History, Western Kentucky University (www.bgdailynews.com) 'This is absolutely required reading for anyone with even a remote interest in the Great War. Well written, well researched, and with a sense of overriding accuracy. First class history writing.' Paul Norman (Books Monthly) 'Adrian Gilbert's book is well written and supported by his detailed research of letters and documents. There are clear maps and some contemporary photographs to illustrate what is an interesting work, both for military and non-military historians.' Trevor Osgerby (www.history.org.uk)

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In this timely new 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, Challenge of Battle re-evaluates the army's leadership, organization and tactics. It describes the problems faced by commanders, grappling with the brutal realities of 20th-century warfare, and explains how the British infantry's famed marksmanship has to be set against the inexperience and tactical shortcomings of the BEF as a whole. Making full use of diaries, letters and other contemporary accounts, Adrian Gilbert builds a compelling picture of what it was like to fight in the battles of Mons, Le Cateau, the Aisne and Ypres.

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• Verlag: Osprey Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1472810597
• ISBN 13: 9781472810595
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 356