"1914" by Field-Marshal Viscount French of Ypres is a gripping historical narrative that pulls readers into the turbulent beginnings of World War I through the eyes of a key military leader. The book paints a vivid picture of the British Expeditionary Force's crucial role in France and Belgium, offering a detailed examination of military strategies and high-stakes planning sessions as the war looms. Readers experience the tense atmosphere of early August 1914, witnessing the author's interactions with other military leaders and gaining insights into the political climate that fueled the conflict. Through personal reflections and accounts of strategic decisions, the story highlights the heavy weight of responsibility on those preparing for battle and the author's deep understanding of the impending clash.
1914
By John Denton Pinkstone French
Witness the countdown to global conflict as a military leader prepares his forces for the brutal realities about to unfold on the battlefields of Europe.
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About the AuthorField Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres,, known as Sir John French from 1901 to 1916, and as The Viscount French between 1916 and 1922, was a senior British Army officer.
Born in Kent, he saw brief service as a midshipman in the Royal Navy, before becoming a cavalry officer. He achieved rapid promotion and distinguished himself on the Gordon Relief Expedition. He became a national hero during the Second Boer War. He commanded I Corps at Aldershot, then served as Inspector-General of the Army, before becoming Chief of the Imperial General Staff in 1912. He helped to prepare the British Army for a possible European war, and was among those who insisted that cavalry still be trained to charge with sabre and lance. During the Curragh incident he had to resign as CIGS after promising Hubert Gough in writing that the Army would not be used to coerce Ulster Protestants into a Home Rule Ireland.
Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres,, known as Sir John French from 1901 to 1916, and as The Viscount French between 1916 and 1922, was a senior British Army officer. Born in Kent, he saw brief service as a midshipman in the Royal Navy, before becoming a cavalry officer. He achieved rapid promotion and distinguished himself on the Gordon Relief Expedition. He became a national hero during the Second Boer War. He commanded I Corps at Aldershot, then served as Inspector-General of the Army, before becoming Chief of the Imperial General Staff in 1912. He helped to prepare the British Army for a possible European war, and was among those who insisted that cavalry still be trained to charge with sabre and lance. During the Curragh incident he had to resign as CIGS after promising Hubert Gough in writing that the Army would not be used to coerce Ulster Protestants into a Home Rule Ireland.
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