An account of Robertson as Chief of the Imperial General Staff in World War I.
Illustrations Prologue "The Cleverest Man in the Army" Chief of the General Staff, BEF Prelude to the Somme Somme "Firework Strategy" Nivelle Affair The Imperial Front "One Great Bog of Slime" Robertson and Allenby Strategical Nadir Robertson's Downfall Epilogue Bibliography Index
DAVID R. WOODWARD is Professor of History at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. A student of the First World War for over 30 years, his previous publications include a volume of the military correspondence of Sir William Robertson and Lloyd George and the Generals (1983).
.,.".a concise and lucid study which enhances our understanding of
the making of British strategy in a critical period of the First
World War."-The Times Literary Supplement, #5010, 1999
.,.".the book emphasises again the extraordinary career and
leadership talents of "Wully," and the discourse is presented by
Professor Woodward in a lucid, concise and extremely readable
way."-The Journal of the Western Front Association
.,."a concise and lucid study which enhances our understanding of
the making of British strategy in a critical period of the First
World War."-London Times Literary Supplement, 4/9/99
"Sir William Robertson was the first soldier to enlist as a private
in the British army and end his career as a field marshal....For a
soldier who enjoyed such a remarkable career, Robertson has not
received nearly as much attention from historians as some of his
contemporaries....David Woodward's new study helps fill a major gap
in our knowledge of Robertson's life....[T]his is an excellent
book, well researched and convincingly written. It is must reading
for anyone interested in the First World War."-Albion
?....a concise and lucid study which enhances our understanding of
the making of British strategy in a critical period of the First
World War.?-The Times Literary Supplement, #5010, 1999
?....the book emphasises again the extraordinary career and
leadership talents of "Wully," and the discourse is presented by
Professor Woodward in a lucid, concise and extremely readable
way.?-The Journal of the Western Front Association
?...a concise and lucid study which enhances our understanding of
the making of British strategy in a critical period of the First
World War.?-London Times Literary Supplement, 4/9/99
?[I]t is presented in a such a lucid, concise and extremely
readable way by Professor Woodward.?-The Quarterly Journal of The
Great War Society
?For anyone interested in military history--especially WWI--or
British politics during that war. All levels.?-Choice
?Professor Woodward has expressed these ideas before, but this full
and scholarly acocunt of Robertson's role in British strategy will
be welcomed by all serious students of the Great War.?-The Journal
of Military History
?Sir William Robertson was the first soldier to enlist as a private
in the British army and end his career as a field marshal....For a
soldier who enjoyed such a remarkable career, Robertson has not
received nearly as much attention from historians as some of his
contemporaries....David Woodward's new study helps fill a major gap
in our knowledge of Robertson's life....[T]his is an excellent
book, well researched and convincingly written. It is must reading
for anyone interested in the First World War.?-Albion
?Woodward crafts a fascinating take of intrigue within the highest
echelons of the Allied command...?-Canadian Military History
"�I�t is presented in a such a lucid, concise and extremely
readable way by Professor Woodward."-The Quarterly Journal of The
Great War Society
...".a concise and lucid study which enhances our understanding of
the making of British strategy in a critical period of the First
World War."-The Times Literary Supplement, #5010, 1999
...".the book emphasises again the extraordinary career and
leadership talents of "Wully," and the discourse is presented by
Professor Woodward in a lucid, concise and extremely readable
way."-The Journal of the Western Front Association
..."a concise and lucid study which enhances our understanding of
the making of British strategy in a critical period of the First
World War."-London Times Literary Supplement, 4/9/99
"[I]t is presented in a such a lucid, concise and extremely
readable way by Professor Woodward."-The Quarterly Journal of The
Great War Society
"For anyone interested in military history--especially WWI--or
British politics during that war. All levels."-Choice
"Professor Woodward has expressed these ideas before, but this full
and scholarly acocunt of Robertson's role in British strategy will
be welcomed by all serious students of the Great War."-The Journal
of Military History
"Woodward crafts a fascinating take of intrigue within the highest
echelons of the Allied command..."-Canadian Military History
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