About the Author

Barrie Pitt is a distinguished military historian, and is the author of The Edge of Battle, Churchill and the Generals and Special Boat Squadron.

Reviews

'Analyses with great lucidity the broad outlines of German and Allied strategy, and is notably successful in his round-by-round descriptions of the main battles'. Sunday Telegraph 'Mr Pitt tells it clearly, graphically but soberly. The blunders at the top and the filth and stench and misery of the trenches are worked into a compelling narrative" Daily Mail