Having a military establishment rocked by scandals and low in public esteem with a philosophy based on the irresistible force of a massed bayonet charge, it's no wonder the French soldier suffered badly in the early days of the Great War. Through the early battles, inefficient support, the carnage of Verdun and eventual mutiny, this fascinating work examines the heroic struggles, eventual victory and long-term consequences to an army almost bled-dry in its greatest struggle.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 82 Autumn 2016 ) |
