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The Swordbearers: Supreme Command in the First World War (A Midland book, MB-175)
The Swordbearers Supreme Command in the First World War - A Midland book, MB-175 Author:Correlli Barnett 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 P&eacu... more »te;tain, whose inaction led the French troops to mutiny; and General Ludendorff, who mounted a titanic German offensive...that failed.« less