The British Army in World War I (2)

The Western Front 1916–18

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The British Army in World War I (2)

The Western Front 1916–18

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In 1916, Britain was finally forced to introduce universal conscription to replace the terrible casualties suffered by the pre-war Regulars, the Territorials and the eager but unprepared volunteers of the 'New Armies'. In 1917 and 1918, the vastly expanded British Expeditionary Force became the most effective of all the combatant armies in France, its improved weapons and tactics forged in the furnaces of the Somme and the Ypres Salient. Shaken but resilient under Germany's last desperate offensive in spring 1918, it swept forward to final victory. This second of three titles charts its changing appearance in colourful detail.

Table of Contents

Campaign summary · Organisation · The evolution of tactics and battle training · Leadership · Communications · Supporting arms - artillery, tanks, aircraft · Uniforms · Insignia - the spread of unit & formation battle insignia · Equipment & weapons

Product details

Published Jan 01 2005
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781841764009
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 42 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 402
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Mike Chappell

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