Western Front

John Terraine is perhaps the most distinguished historian of the First World War. In this collection of fascinating essays he addresses a number of particular topics - among them the genesis of the Western Front, Lloyd George and his influence on the war, Haig, Plumer, the battles of Guise, Passchendaele and Amiens - but his specially written Introduction and linking passages give the book a remarkable unity and enable it to be read as a coherent whole. The author's lucid style stands out in making this book a model of accurate, well-argued and readable military history. 'John Terraine's nine essays either help our understanding or stimulate our thought'. Correlli Barnett 'another opportunity to admire his clarity of thought and his excellent style'. Sunday Times 'John Terraine reflects with insight and compassion on the appalling shambles of the Western Front'. The Times