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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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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0521898021
ISBN 13: 9780521898027
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 666

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Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # GOR002516847

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Condition: Very Good. : Esta biograf�a de J.P. Harris examina la vida y carrera de Sir Douglas Haig, comandante en jefe del ej�rcito brit�nico durante la Primera Guerra Mundial. Analiza su trayectoria profesional, sus dificultades para adaptarse a las condiciones del Frente Occidental y su papel en las p�rdidas brit�nicas. Tambi�n aborda su papel en la campa�a que finalmente derrot� al ej�rcito alem�n, ofreciendo una visi�n equilibrada de su liderazgo y decisiones. EAN: 9780521898027 Tipo: Libros Categor�a: Historia T�tulo: Douglas Haig and the First World War Autor: J. P. Harris Editorial: Cambridge University Press Idioma: en P�ginas: 666 Formato: tapa dura. Seller Inventory # Happ-2025-07-23-580f8c1f

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