Lessons from the Mud: 55th (West Lancashire) Division at the Third Battle of Ypres

by Paul Knight and Paul Knight

First World War generals have a reputation for both failing to understand the conditions their men were fighting in and also to adopt to the reality of the Western Front. All too often in discussions, the Lions led by Donkeys attitude prevails which has been reinforced by Blackadder's 'General Melchett'.

General Jeudwine was neither a Donkey nor a Melchett. His command of 55th (West Lancashire) Division from January 1916 was highly regarded...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1912390051
• ISBN13: 9781912390052
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.6" x 9.6"