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British Fighting Methods in the Great War (Political Violence)
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Product Description
This collection of writings covers the war on the Western Front. Whereas, traditionally, attention has been given to strategic or political matters, these essays highlight tactical issues.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #664839 in Books
- Published on: 1998-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 208 pages
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
This collection of writings covers the war on the Western Front. Whereas, traditionally, attention has been given to strategic or political matters, these essays highlight tactical issues. They show that the British high command could boast more achievements in tactics than is usually assumed.
The volume covers: the extent of tactical reform in the British Army after the Somme battle; the medical analysis of the treatment of casualties; the progress of British Artillery from 1914 to the 1990s; the role of the British military police; the rise of armour; the importance of the cavalry in the development of breakthrough doctrine; and the new spirit inspiring the rising generation of BEF studies.
Customer Reviews
Begin to really understand the Western Front
For a quick grasp of how the various arms of the British military adapted to the battle conditions of the Great War, then you would go far than to beat this concise book.
Tha various essays also destory some of the classical myths of the war too, though for this apsect read 'Mud, Blood and Poppycock'.
For the size of publication, this is not a cheap book but I felt it worthwhile. The essays are just the right length - each can be read in a sitting. Also, the language would not put off the uninitiated.
Strongly recommend.
