Useless Mouths: The British Army's Battles in France After Dunkirk May-June 1940

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Useless Mouths by Peter Whelan The supply services of the BEF of 1939 were wholly unprepared for modern warfare and paid the price by their defeat, mitigated only by the bloody-mindedness of the men. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The supply services of the BEF of 1939 were wholly unprepared for modern warfare and paid the price by their defeat. This book looks at the British Armys supply service, how it developed, and how it failed, especially in the Crimea War, and how reforms in the 19th century reformed it. The focus of the book looks at the developments in the interwar years, and how it functioned during the French Campaign of May/ June 1940. The role of the LOC after the German breakthrough in France has been underestimated and under reported. Only the fortuitous mechanisation of the general transport system of the Army, not due to doctrine or foresight but a dearth of horses in the civil economy, enabled the Army to retreat faster and further than their horse bound allies – the French – and enemies – the Germans. AUTHOR: Peter Whelan is a retired Urological surgeon who did an MA in History at Leeds University in 2009. He has always had an interest in Military History and especially how Armies organise and train for War. 14 photographs, 5 maps Author Biography Peter Whelan is a retired Urological surgeon who did an MA in History at Leeds University in 2009. He has always had an interest in Military History and especially how Armies organise and train for War. Review … can be recommended as a weekend read that is well worth it´s price. * Wargames Illustrated 17/05/2019 *Whelan provides a compelling insight into the efforts of the BEF to stem the tide of war. * War in History Book Reviews * Review Quote "A good look at a very neglected aspect of the campaign of 1940." Details ISBN1912390906 Author Peter Whelan Publisher Helion & Company Year 2018 ISBN-10 1912390906 ISBN-13 9781912390908 Format Hardcover Media Book Imprint Helion & Company Subtitle The British Armys Battles in France After Dunkirk May-June 1940 Place of Publication Solihull Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 355.80941 Pages 180 Illustrations 5 maps & 14 b/w photos Short Title Useless Mouths Language English Publication Date 2018-12-15 UK Release Date 2018-12-15 AU Release Date 2018-12-15 NZ Release Date 2018-12-15 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:123382958;

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ISBN-13: 9781912390908

Book Title: Useless Mouths

ISBN: 9781912390908

Publisher: Helion & Company

Publication Year: 2018

Subject: Archaeology, Government, History

Item Height: 234 mm

Number of Pages: 180 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Useless Mouths: the British Army's Battles in France after Dunkirk May-June 1940

Type: Textbook

Author: Peter Whelan

Item Width: 156 mm

Format: Hardcover