| ID | 133800 |
| Title Proper | British Expeditionary Force and the Great War |
| Other Title Information | wasn't there a better plan? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mallinson, Allan |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | A counterfactual account of what Britain's leaders could have done prior to the Great War to prepare the country more effectively for fighting a European land war
The decision-making of Britain's political and military leaders in August 1914 has been subject to much scrutiny in the intervening century. Allan Mallinson argues vehemently that the wrong decisions were taken in the years preceding the outbreak of the conflict, and presents a counterfactual of what Britain's experience could have been had conscription been introduced or sounder preparations for a land engagement been made before 1914. |
| `In' analytical Note | Rusi Journal Vol.159, No.4; Aug-Sep.2014: p.44-49 |
| Journal Source | Rusi Journal Vol.159, No.4; Aug-Sep.2014: p.44-49 |
| Key Words | Britain's Leaders ; European Land War ; British Expeditionary Force - BEF ; Great War ; World War - I ; United Kingdom - UK ; Military Strategy ; Scrutiny ; Warfare History ; Vital Role ; Military Power ; Political Leadership ; Military Leadership |