The Darkest Year : The British Army on the Western Front 1917 - Spencer Jones

The Darkest Year

The British Army on the Western Front 1917

By: Spencer Jones

Hardcover | 1 February 2022

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In this stimulating essay collection, leading First World War historians examine key aspects of the British Army's campaign on the Western Front in 1917. It includes studies of the Battle of Arras, Third Battle of Ypres, and Battle of Cambrai, as well as examinations of British Army strategy, morale, tactics, training, and intelligence gathering. It is the fourth book in Spencer Jones's award-winning series which examines the British Army on the Western Front year-by-year and marks a major contribution to our understanding of the Army in this controversial year.This book is the latest volume of Spencer Jones's award-winning series which examines the British Army on the Western Front year-by-year.

About the Author

Dr. Spencer Jones lectures at the Centre for First World War Studies at the University of Birmingham and at the History, Politics & War Studies department at the University of Wolverhampton. His previous publications include From Boer War to World War: Tactical Reform of the British Army 1902 - 1914, as well as numerous scholarly articles.
Industry Reviews
"In all these essays, the authors use a variety of sources to give us a fair evaluation of the topics. Their scholarship is sound and their writing is clear...highly recommended for those who are interested in the latest research on the BEF."-- "Roads to the Great War"

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