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État
Comme neuf: Livre qui semble neuf, mais ayant déjà été lu. La couverture ne présente aucune marque ...
Topic
Modern / 20th Century, Military / World War I, Europe / Great Britain / General
Regional Cuisine
British
Subject
Military & War
ISBN
9781472810595
Book Title
Challenge of Battle : the Real Story of the British Army in 1914
Item Length
7.6in
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Publication Year
2015
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1in
Author
Adrian Gilbert
Genre
History
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
12.3 Oz
Number of Pages
356 Pages

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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. However, it also demonstrates the progress made by the British during 1914, concluding with the successful defence of Ypres against superior enemy forces. The author examines the fateful decisions made by senior officers and how they affected the men under their command. 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.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
1472810597
ISBN-13
9781472810595
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202706905

Product Key Features

Book Title
Challenge of Battle : the Real Story of the British Army in 1914
Author
Adrian Gilbert
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Modern / 20th Century, Military / World War I, Europe / Great Britain / General
Publication Year
2015
Genre
History
Number of Pages
356 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
7.6in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
12.3 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
D546
Reviews
"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." --Bowling Green Daily News "Gilbert's measured, balanced analysis of the British Expeditionary Force's performance in the first months of World War I presents the Old Contemptibles as they were." --Professor Dennis Showalter, author of Patton and Rommel: Men Of War in the Twentieth Century Praise for Adrian Gilbert's other books:   POW: Allied Prisoners in Europe, 1939-1945 'Gilbert is to be congratulated; with verve and scholarship he has illuminated a murky area of the war ... [an] excellent history.' - Ian Thomson, Daily Telegraph    'Captured: the real spirit of the POW camps... a big subject here given a comprehensive and worthwhile examination.' - Peter Lewis, Daily Mail    '[a] fascinating study of the prisoner of war experience.' - Professor Gary Sheffield, Military Illustrated   The Imperial War Museum Book of the Desert War 'A vivid, vital history.' - Sunday Times    'Lucid narrative of operations ... superb illustrations.' - Philip Warner, Daily Telegraph  'A familiar story, re-told from a series of new angles ... much fresh, illuminating detail.' - Professor M.R.D. Foot, Good Book Guide   Sniper One-on-One - The World of Combat Sniping 'A comprehensive account of the occupation as it is carried out today, complete with a guide to the best weapons for the task.' - Robert Fox, Daily Telegraph  'Speaking as a professional sniper with service in Northern Ireland and the Falklands, I do have to say this book is one of the best. 5/5' - Review Index.co.uk, "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." -- Bowling Green Daily News "Gilbert's measured, balanced analysis of the British Expeditionary Force's performance in the first months of World War I presents the Old Contemptibles as they were." -- Professor Dennis Showalter, author of Patton and Rommel: Men Of War in the Twentieth Century
Table of Content
List of Maps list of Images Introduction Prologue: First Blood PART ONE: ADVANCE TO BATTLE 1 Opening the War Book 2 Across the Channel 3 The March to Mons 4 The Kaiser's Army 5 Encounter at Mons PART TWO: THE GREAT RETREAT 6 Disengagement 7 Le Cateau: the Decision to Fight 8 Le Cateau: the Defeat 9 Failures of Command 10 The Retreat Continues PART THREE: FROM THE MARNE TO THE AISNE 11 Turn of the Tide 12 Battle on the Aisne: Assault 13 Battle on the Aisne: Entrenchment PART FOUR: DECISION AT YPRES 14 The Opening Moves 15 Storm over Ypres 16 Battle in the South 17 Ypres: the Test Epilogue: Death of the Old Army Appendix A: BEF Order of Battle 1914 Appendix B: British Army Organization Acknowledgements Source Notes Bibliography Index
Copyright Date
2015
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2015-460346
Series
General Military Ser.
Illustrated
Yes

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