The Darkest Year
The British Army on the Western Front 1917
$90.45
- Hardcover
400 pages
- Release Date
28 February 2022
Summary
In 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.
This 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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781914059988 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1914059980 |
| Author: | Spencer Jones |
| Publisher: | Helion & Company |
| Imprint: | Helion & Company |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 28 February 2022 |
| Weight: | 1.27kg |
| Dimensions: | 36mm x 243mm x 221mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“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”
About The Author
Spencer Jones
Dr. 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.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.