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This is a memoir of the early months of World War I by General John French, commander of the British Expeditionary Force in France. French provides a first-hand account of the chaotic early stages of the war, when the outcome was far from certain and the horrors of modern... Read Full Overview

A memoir of the first year of World War I, written by John Denton Pinkstone French, a British army general, and Winston Churchill, a politician and future prime minister. The authors provide a firsthand account of the early battles and political maneuverings of the war, as... Read Full Overview

As one of the most important military figures of the First World War, Sir John French offers a unique perspective on the events of 1914. This book offers a detailed account of the early stages of the conflict, from the initial mobilizations to the first major battles, and... Read Full Overview

A memoir of the first year of World War I, written by John Denton Pinkstone French, a British army general, and Winston Churchill, a politician and future prime minister. The authors provide a firsthand account of the early battles and political maneuverings of the war, as... Read Full Overview

As one of the most important military figures of the First World War, Sir John French offers a unique perspective on the events of 1914. This book offers a detailed account of the early stages of the conflict, from the initial mobilizations to the first major battles, and... Read Full Overview