Western Front 1914-1918 |
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| Author:
| Terraine, John |
| ISBN: | 978-0-85052-920-3 |
| Publication Date: | May 2003 |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.99 |
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.