Kitchener's Army
The Raising of the New Armies 1914-1916
| Format: Hardcover, 359 Pages Item: 146739 ISBN: 9781844155859 SpecsIllustrations: 18 b/w photos Size: 6 x 9 Weight: 1.625 lb. Published: November 1st 2007 DC: AE List Price: $39.95 $29.96All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. In Stock |
Peter Simkins describes how Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener’s New Armies were raised and reviews the main political, economic and social effects of the recruiting campaign. He examines the experiences and impressions of the officers and men who made up the New Armies. As well as analyzing their motives for enlisting, he explores how they were fed, housed, equipped and trained before they set off for active service abroad. |