A major biography of one of the most controversial commanders in British military history.
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J. P. Harris is a Senior Lecturer in War Studies at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. His publications include Men, Ideas and Tanks (1995) and Amiens to the Armistice (1998).
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. From December 1915 until the armistice of November 1918, Sir Douglas Haig was commander-in-chief of the largest army his country had ever put into the field. He has been portrayed as both an incompetent 'butcher and bungler' and a clear-sighted, imperturbable 'architect of victory'. However, in this magisterial account, J. P. Harris dispels such stereotypes. A dedicated military professional, Haig nevertheless found it difficult to adjust to the unprecedented conditions of the Western Front. His capacity to 'read' battles and broader strategic situations often proved poor and he bears much responsibility for British losses 191517 that were excessive in relation to the results achieved. By late 1917 his own faith in ultimate victory had become so badly shaken that he advocated a compromise peace. However, after surviving the German spring offensives of 1918, he played a vital role in the campaign that finally broke the German army. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR002516847
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Zustand: Very Good. : Esta biografía de J.P. Harris examina la vida y carrera de Sir Douglas Haig, comandante en jefe del ejército británico durante la Primera Guerra Mundial. Analiza su trayectoria profesional, sus dificultades para adaptarse a las condiciones del Frente Occidental y su papel en las pérdidas británicas. También aborda su papel en la campaña que finalmente derrotó al ejército alemán, ofreciendo una visión equilibrada de su liderazgo y decisiones. EAN: 9780521898027 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: Douglas Haig and the First World War Autor: J. P. Harris Editorial: Cambridge University Press Idioma: en Páginas: 666 Formato: tapa dura. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers Happ-2025-07-23-580f8c1f
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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A very clean copy which feels unread. From December 1915 until the armistice of November 1918, Sir Douglas Haig was commander-in-chief of the largest army his country had ever put into the field. He has been portrayed as both an incompetent 'butcher and bungler' and a clear-sighted, imperturbable 'architect of victory'. However, in this magisterial account, J. P. Harris dispels such stereotypes. A dedicated military professional, Haig nevertheless found it difficult to adjust to the unprecedented conditions of the Western Front. His capacity to 'read' battles and broader strategic situations often proved poor and he bears much responsibility for British losses 1915-17 that were excessive in relation to the results achieved. By late 1917 his own faith in ultimate victory had become so badly shaken that he advocated a compromise peace. However, after surviving the German spring offensives of 1918, he played a vital role in the campaign that finally broke the German army. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 037394
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