Haig's Generals

by Ian F.W. Beckett

Book Overview

An in-depth study of Douglas Haig's army commanders on the Western Front during the First World War. Assesses their careers and characters, looks critically at their performance in command and examines their relationship with their subordinates and with Haig himself. Chapters are devoted to Allenby, Byng, Birdwood, Gough, Horne, Monro, Plumer, Rawlinson and Smith-Dorrien. Offers a fascinating insight into the mentality of these men and into their...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844158926
• ISBN13: 9781844158928
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"