Douglas Haig and the First World War - Couverture souple

Harris, J. P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 052115877X ISBN 13 : 9780521158770

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

From December 1915 until the armistice of November 1918, Sir Douglas Haig was commander-in-chief of the largest army his country had ever put into the field. He has been portrayed as both an incompetent 'butcher and bungler' and a clear-sighted, imperturbable 'architect of victory'. However, in this magisterial account, J. P. Harris dispels such stereotypes. A dedicated military professional, Haig nevertheless found it difficult to adjust to the unprecedented conditions of the Western Front. His capacity to 'read' battles and broader strategic situations often proved poor and he bears much responsibility for British losses 1915–17 that were excessive in relation to the results achieved. By late 1917 his own faith in ultimate victory had become so badly shaken that he advocated a compromise peace. However, after surviving the German spring offensives of 1918, he played a vital role in the campaign that finally broke the German army.

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À propos de l?auteur

J. P. Harris is a Senior Lecturer in War Studies at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. His publications include Men, Ideas and Tanks (1995) and Amiens to the Armistice (1998).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 052115877X
• ISBN 13: 9780521158770
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 666
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible