Challenge of Battle: The Real Story of the British Army in 1914

by Adrian Gilbert

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472810597
• ISBN13: 9781472810595
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 7.7"