The Swordbearers - Studies in Supreme Command in the First World War.

Barnett, Correlli:

Published by London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1963.

About this Item

First edition. 387 pp. With 42 b/w illustrations and 42 maps. Also maps on eps. The swordbearers is a study of the great commanders on both sides in the First World War. It gives vigorous portraits of man under stress of supreme command. Part I deals with the German invasion of France under the command of Colonel General von Moltke. Part II concerns Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, Commander in Chief of the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland. Also accounts of the French General Philippe Pétain and German General Erich Ludendorff. Brown stain at front edge of last few pages. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Overall condition VG. In Good- chipped dust wrapper. Seller Inventory # 2301

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Swordbearers - Studies in Supreme ...

Publisher: London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1963.

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition