Britain's Two World Wars against Germany

Myth, Memory and the Distortions of Hindsight

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 20th Century, Military
Cover of the book Britain's Two World Wars against Germany by Brian Bond, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Brian Bond ISBN: 9781316120040
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: October 23, 2014
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Brian Bond
ISBN: 9781316120040
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: October 23, 2014
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

Britain's role and performance in the two World Wars continues to generate considerable debate but the wars are rarely considered together. Leading military historian Brian Bond here challenges the popular view of the First World War as catastrophic and futile in contrast to the Second World War as a well-conducted and victorious moral crusade. He focuses on the key issues which have caused controversy and distortion, to demonstrate how these views became deeply rooted in popular culture in the years since 1945. These issues range from policy and strategy, combat experience, the attritional strategies of naval blockade and strategic bombing to British generalship, and gains and losses in the aftermath of both wars. He also considers the learning process of the British Army in both world wars. He boldly concludes that in a number of important respects Britain was more successful in the First World War than in the Second.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Britain's role and performance in the two World Wars continues to generate considerable debate but the wars are rarely considered together. Leading military historian Brian Bond here challenges the popular view of the First World War as catastrophic and futile in contrast to the Second World War as a well-conducted and victorious moral crusade. He focuses on the key issues which have caused controversy and distortion, to demonstrate how these views became deeply rooted in popular culture in the years since 1945. These issues range from policy and strategy, combat experience, the attritional strategies of naval blockade and strategic bombing to British generalship, and gains and losses in the aftermath of both wars. He also considers the learning process of the British Army in both world wars. He boldly concludes that in a number of important respects Britain was more successful in the First World War than in the Second.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book John of Brienne by Brian Bond
Cover of the book A Philosophical Guide to Chance by Brian Bond
Cover of the book Flora of Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 5, Butomaceae - Orchidaceae by Brian Bond
Cover of the book The Cambridge Companion to Richard Strauss by Brian Bond
Cover of the book Richard II and the Rebel Earl by Brian Bond
Cover of the book The Worlds of European Constitutionalism by Brian Bond
Cover of the book The Cambridge Companion to 'Pride and Prejudice' by Brian Bond
Cover of the book Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit by Brian Bond
Cover of the book The Value of James Joyce by Brian Bond
Cover of the book Sexual Politics in the Work of Tennessee Williams by Brian Bond
Cover of the book Virgil: Aeneid Book XII by Brian Bond
Cover of the book Reframing the Feudal Revolution by Brian Bond
Cover of the book Fatigue Design of Marine Structures by Brian Bond
Cover of the book Locke on Toleration by Brian Bond
Cover of the book Liberalization of Trade in Banking Services by Brian Bond
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy