ABSTRACT

This is a comparative study of the fighting systems of the British and German armies in The Great War. Taking issue with revisionist historians, Samuels argues that German success in battle can be explained by their superior tactical philosophy. The book provides a fascinating insight into the development of infantry tactics at a seminal point in the history of warfare.

chapter 2|27 pages

The British General Staff and Umpiring

chapter 3|33 pages

From Stosstaktik to Stosstrupptaktik

chapter 4|30 pages

Restrictive Control and Timetable Tactics

chapter 5|34 pages

The Battle of Thiepval, 1 July 1916

chapter 6|40 pages

The Evolution of Elastic Defence

chapter 7|32 pages

‘Blob' Defence

chapter 8|40 pages

The Battle of St Quentin, 21 March 1918

chapter 9|16 pages

Conclusion