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Command or Control?

Command, Training and Tactics in the British and German Armies, 1888-1918

By: Dr Martin Samuels,Martin Samuels

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Command or Control?

Command, Training and Tactics in the British and German Armies, 1888-1918

By: Dr Martin Samuels,Martin Samuels

This is a comparative study of the fighting systems of the British and German armies in The Great War. Taking issue with revisionist historians, Samuels argues that German success in battle can be explained by their superior tactical philosophy. The book provides a fascinating insight into the development of infantry tactics at a seminal point in the history of warfare.

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Routledge

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1135238499

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9781135238490

British Infantry Battalion Commanders in the First World War

By: Dr Peter E Hodgkinson

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British Infantry Battalion Commanders in the First World War

By: Dr Peter E Hodgkinson

Recent studies of the British Army during the First World War have fundamentally overturned historical understandings of its strategy and tactics, yet the chain of command that linked the upper echelons of GHQ to the soldiers in the trenches remains poorly understood. In order to reconnect the lines of communication between the General Staff and the front line, and to challenge lingering popular conceptions of callous incompetence, this book analyses a database of more than 4,000 officers who commanded infantry battalions during the war.

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265

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1472438272

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9781472438270

The Men Who Planned the War

A Study of the Staff of the British Army on the Western Front, 1914-1918

By: Dr Paul Harris

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The Men Who Planned the War

A Study of the Staff of the British Army on the Western Front, 1914-1918

By: Dr Paul Harris

During the Allied victory celebrations there were few who chose to raise a glass to the staff. The high cost of casualties endured by the British army tarnished the reputation of the military planners, which has yet to recover. This book examines the work and development of the staff of the British army during the First World War and its critical role in the military leadership team. Their effectiveness was germane to the outcome of events in the front line but not enough consideration has been paid to this level of command and control, which has largely been overshadowed by the debate over generalship. This has painted an incomplete picture of the command function. Characterised as arrogant, remote and out of touch with the realities of the front line, the staff have been held responsible for the mismanagement of the war effort and profligate loss of lives in futile offensives. This book takes a different view. By using their letters and diaries it reveals fresh insights into their experience of the war. It shows that the staff made frequent visits to the front line and were no strangers to combat or hostile fire. Their work is also compared with their counterparts in the French and German armies, highlighting differences in practice and approach. In so doing, this study throws new light upon the characteristics, careers and working lives of these officers, investigating the ways in which they both embraced and resisted change. This offers evidence both for those who wish to exonerate the British command system on the basis of the learning process but also for those critical of its performance, thus advancing understanding of British military history in the First World War.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1472457854

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9781472457851

British Battle Planning in 1916 and the Battle of Fromelles

A Case Study of an Evolving Skill

By: Dr Roger Lee

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British Battle Planning in 1916 and the Battle of Fromelles

A Case Study of an Evolving Skill

By: Dr Roger Lee

The Battle of Fromelles (19-20 July 1916) witnessed the first time Australian forces were used in offenses on the Western Front, and thus looms large in Commonwealth perceptions of ‘Bumbling British Generals’. This book follows the battle plan from the supreme commander’s strategic designs down through the commands at operational and tactical headquarters until it became the orders sending the infantry into the attack. In so doing it provides a unique insight into the strengths and weaknesses of British command structure, allowing a more scholarly judgement of its effectiveness.

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249

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1472449959

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9781472449955

Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole

A Renowned Neurologist Explains the Mystery and Drama of Brain Disease

By: Dr. Allan H. Ropper,Brian David Burrell

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Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole

A Renowned Neurologist Explains the Mystery and Drama of Brain Disease

By: Dr. Allan H. Ropper,Brian David Burrell

In this book, Dr. Allan Ropper and Brian Burrell take the reader behind the scenes at Harvard Medical School's neurology unit to show how a seasoned diagnostician faces down bizarre, life-altering afflictions.

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Macmillan

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1250034981

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9781250034984

Command or Control?

Command, Training and Tactics in the British and German Armies, 1888-1918

By: Dr Martin Samuels,Martin Samuels

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Command, Training and Tactics in the British and German Armies, 1888-1918

By: Dr Martin Samuels,Martin Samuels

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The Unofficial Guide to Living with Diabetes

By: Maria Thomas,Dr. Loren W. Grene

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The Unofficial Guide to Living with Diabetes

By: Maria Thomas,Dr. Loren W. Grene

Sixteen million Americans have diabetes and there are more than 600,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, kidney disease, and amputations in America. In fact, 15% of all health care costs -- 100 billion per year -- is associated with diabetes. This indispensable guide features all the latest developments associated with this condition, so that diabetics are able to stay in control of their lives. Sufferers get the inside scoop on: * The major types of diabetes and how they are diagnosed * The various treatment options available today, including blood sugar monitoring, diet therapy, insulin use and oral medication * Alternative approaches and new drugs on the market: Is there really a substitute for insulin? * Groundbreaking news in diabetes research, including new forms of insulin, advanced glucose monitoring, refined insulin pumps, and genetic medicine * The Pancreas Transplant: Is it a cure? * Lifestyle choices that promote good health, including eating wisely and exercising * Living with diabetes and coping with special issues such as fertility and pregnancy, work-related issues, and psychological challenges.

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Wiley

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0028629191

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9780028629193

Book's by Dr Martin Samuels

Command or Control?

Command or Control?

British Infantry Battalion Commanders in the First World War

British Infantry Battalion Commanders in the First World War

The Men Who Planned the War

The Men Who Planned the War

British Battle Planning in 1916 and the Battle of Fromelles

British Battle Planning in 1916 and the Battle of Fromelles

Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole

Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole

Command or Control?

Command or Control?

The Unofficial Guide to Living with Diabetes

The Unofficial Guide to Living with Diabetes

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