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The Swordbearers: Supreme Command in the First World War

Four of the most important World War I commanders-in-chief helped determine its outcome — and, by extension, the course of the 20th century. Here are the stories of Colonel-General von Molke, who attempted to defeat France in a mere 6 weeks; Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, who struggled unsuccessfully to crush the German High Sea Fleet; General Pétain, whose inaction led the French troops to mutiny; and General Ludendorff, who mounted a titanic German offensive...that failed.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 392
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780304352838
  • Genres
  • history
  • Release date
  • 2000