Stemming the Tide: Officers and Leadership in the British Expeditionary Force 1914

by Spencer Jones

Book Overview

The British Expeditionary Force of 1914 was described by the official historian as "incomparably the best trained, best organized, and best equipped British Army that ever went forth to war." The BEF proved its fighting qualities in the fierce battles of 1914 and its reputation has endured. However, the same cannot be said for many of its commanders, who have frequently been portrayed as old fashioned, incompetent, and out of touch with events on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1910294721
• ISBN13: 9781910294727
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Length: 384 Pages