The Old Contemptibles
| Author | : Robin Neillands |
| Publisher | : John Murray Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 362 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0719556465 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780719556463 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Old Contemptibles by : Robin Neillands
Download or read book The Old Contemptibles written by Robin Neillands and published by John Murray Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his robust re-examination of the onset of war, Robin Neillands reviews the exploits and character of the BEF, revealing how it came to be both the focus of British hopes and, in the tragedy of its defeat, the catalyst for a policy shift without which the war would surely have been lost.
