A study of the Western Front in 1915, this book is a stinging indictment of incompetent generalship. The author explores the truth of the observation that British troops were "lions led by donkeys" and shows how appalling losses almost completely destroyed the old professional army.
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A study of the Western Front in 1915, this book is a stinging indictment of incompetent generalship. The author explores the truth of the observation that British troops were "lions led by donkeys" and shows how appalling losses almost completely destroyed the old professional army.
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Add this copy of The Donkeys to cart. $2.23, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Random House UK.
Add this copy of The Donkeys to cart. $2.23, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Random House UK.
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Paperback Book, Good condition but not perfect, Cover has minor nicks and tears, spine shows some creases from use. Ask Questions and request photos if your buying for the cover and not the content. Items are uploaded with their own individual photo, but when Multiple Items are for sale only one representative photo may be shown. Actual Photos are availible upon request. Fast Shipping-Safe and Secure!
Add this copy of The Donkeys to cart. $3.50, good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1965 by Award, 1965.
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Add this copy of The Donkeys to cart. $3.74, very good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Random House UK.
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Add this copy of The Donkeys to cart. $4.92, fair condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
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Acceptable. Acceptable condition. (World War I, History, British Military) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
Add this copy of The Donkeys to cart. $4.99, very good condition, Sold by Auldfarran Books, IOBA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Decatur, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by London: Pimlico.
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216pp. illus. paperback 8vo: Very Good+ [text is age browned; few slightly turned bottom page corner tips mid-text; else a nice clean, complete & tight copy] A famous study of the Western Front in 1915, originally published in 1961.
Alan Clark takes a critical look at the leadership during the First World War. He brings to light the incompetence of many of those in charge of the soldiers and leaves one wondering if the high death rate was necessary.
