THE DOCTRINE OF THE BRITISH ARMY: The Conception & Implementation of Field Service Regulations in the British Army 1900-1918

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Between 1909 and 1914, the British Army transformed into a modern professional army, fit to compete in a continental war, by establishing the flexible doctrine, within a rigid framework, which would guide it to victory in 1918. Seeks to explain how Field Service Regulations defined appropriate tactics for every Western Front battle under French and under Haig, and how it dictated the evolution of fighting units and support formations throughout the war. Restores Field Service Regulations to their place at the center of the story of the British Army. Contains 13 black and white photos and 5 black and white maps.