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Title: The Old Contemptibles
Condition: New
ISBN-10: 0850458986
EAN: 9780850458985
ISBN: 9780850458985
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Format: Paperback
Release Date: 05/25/1989
Description: On 19 August 1914 Kaiser Wilhelm II ordered General von Kluck, commanding the German First Army, to 'exterminate the treacherous English and walk over General French's contemptible little Army'. The 'Old Contemptibles' adopted the aspersion like a treasured regimental title, their subsequent successes earning them a more accurate evaluation as 'the best trained, best organised and best equipped British Army that ever went forth to war'. This book examines the history, organization and uniforms of the British Expeditionary Force of the early 20th century. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations, including maps, photographs, and colour plates.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Item Height: 248mm
Item Length: 184mm
Item Width: 7mm
Item Weight: 250g
Author: Michael Barthorp
Illustrator: Pierre Turner
Contributor: Pierre Turner (Illustrated by)
Genre: History
Topic: Military History, Law & Politics
Book Series: Elite
Release Year: 1989

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