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Haig’s Generals - Softcover

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9781844158928: Haig’s Generals
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1844158926 ISBN 13: 9781844158928
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military, 2009

Synopsis

An in-depth study of Douglas Haig's army commanders on the Western Front during the First World War. Assesses their careers and characters, looks critically at their performance in command and examines their relationship with their subordinates and with Haig himself. Chapters are devoted to Allenby, Byng, Birdwood, Gough, Horne, Monro, Plumer, Rawlinson and Smith-Dorrien. Offers a fascinating insight into the mentality of these men and into their methods as they sought a solution to the problem of war on the Western Front. A fascinating and original contribution to the history of the war in the trenches.

Contributors include: John Bourne, Matthew Hughes, John Lee, William Philpott, Simon Robbins, Gary Sheffield, Peter Simkins, Ian F. W. Beckett, Steven J. Corvi.

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About the Author

Ian F. W. Beckett & Steven J. Corvi are both authors and military historians.

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Publisher
Pen and Sword Military
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1844158926
ISBN 13 
9781844158928
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
240
Editor
Beckett Ian F.W., Corvi Steven J.
Rating
  • 3.45 out of 5 stars
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