THE BEST OF ALL APPOINTMENTS? : The Evolution of Infantry Brigade Command in the British Army on the Western Front, 1915-1918

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Explores the evolution of British infantry brigade command during WWI, highlighting organizational and tactical changes, and the influence of higher command structures on brigade performance. Through a series of case studies, the author demonstrates that the response of brigade staff to the challenges of the Western Front reflected the army's capacity for organizational and tactical change. Examines the identity, structure, and principal roles of the brigadier general and his staff as they existed in 1914. Focuses on the extent to which brigade command responses to trench warfare reflected the British Army's capability for flexibility and innovation. Contains nine black and white photos and 11 color maps.