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OverviewIn this stimulating essay collection, leading First World War historians examine key aspects of the British Army's campaign on the Western Front in 1917. It includes studies of the Battle of Arras, Third Battle of Ypres, and Battle of Cambrai, as well as examinations of British Army strategy, morale, tactics, training, and intelligence gathering. It is the fourth book in Spencer Jones's award-winning series which examines the British Army on the Western Front year-by-year and marks a major contribution to our understanding of the Army in this controversial year.This book is the latest volume of Spencer Jones's award-winning series which examines the British Army on the Western Front year-by-year. AUTHOR: Dr. Spencer Jones lectures at the Centre for First World War Studies at the University of Birmingham and at the History, Politics & War Studies department at the University of Wolverhampton. His previous publications include From Boer War to World War: Tactical Reform of the British Army 1902 - 1914, as well as numerous scholarly articles. 87 b/w photos, 21 maps Full Product DetailsAuthor: Spencer JonesPublisher: Helion & Company Imprint: Helion & Company ISBN: 9781914059988ISBN 10: 1914059980 Pages: 514 Publication Date: 28 December 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsIn all these essays, the authors use a variety of sources to give us a fair evaluation of the topics. Their scholarship is sound and their writing is clear...highly recommended for those who are interested in the latest research on the BEF. -- Roads to the Great War ""In all these essays, the authors use a variety of sources to give us a fair evaluation of the topics. Their scholarship is sound and their writing is clear...highly recommended for those who are interested in the latest research on the BEF.""-- ""Roads to the Great War"" """In all these essays, the authors use a variety of sources to give us a fair evaluation of the topics. Their scholarship is sound and their writing is clear...highly recommended for those who are interested in the latest research on the BEF.""-- ""Roads to the Great War""" Author InformationDr Spencer Jones is Senior Lecturer in Armed Forces and War Studies at the University of Wolverhampton. He serves as the Regimental Historian of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. His previous publications include From Boer War to World War: Tactical Reform of the British Army 1902 - 1914, Stemming the Tide: Officers and Leadership in the British Expeditionary Force 1914, Courage without Glory: The British Army on the Western Front 1915 and At All Costs: The British Army on the Western Front 1916. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |