Western Front 1914-1918 |
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Author:
| Terraine, John |
Series title: | Pen and Sword Military Classics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-85052-920-3 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2003 |
Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Limited
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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John Terraine is perhaps the most distinguished historian of the First World War. In this collection of fascinating essays he addresses a number of particular topics - among them the genesis of the Western Front, Lloyd George and his influence on the war, Haig, Plumer, the battles of Guise, Passchendaele and Amiens - but his specially written Introduction and linking passages give the book a remarkable unity and enable it to be read as a coherent whole. The author's lucid style stands...
More DescriptionJohn Terraine is perhaps the most distinguished historian of the First World War. In this collection of fascinating essays he addresses a number of particular topics - among them the genesis of the Western Front, Lloyd George and his influence on the war, Haig, Plumer, the battles of Guise, Passchendaele and Amiens - but his specially written Introduction and linking passages give the book a remarkable unity and enable it to be read as a coherent whole. The author's lucid style stands out in making this book a model of accurate, well-argued and readable military history.