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1918

A Very British Victory

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1918

By: Peter Hart
Narrated by: Clive Mantle
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1918 was the critical year of battle as the Great War reached its brutal climax. Warfare of an epic scale was fought on the Western Front, where ordinary British soldiers faced the final test of their training, tactics and determination. That they withstood the storm and began an astonishing counterattack, is proof that by 1918, the British army was the most effective fighting force in the world. But this ultimate victory came at devastating cost.

Using a wealth of previously unpublished material, historian Peter Hart gives a vivid account of this last year of conflict - what it was like to fight on the frontline, through the words of the men who were there. In a chronicle of unparalleled scope and depth, he brings to life the suspense, turmoil and tragedy of 1918's vast offensives.

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Really enjoyed this and also it alters the balance of competance and stupidity of the Generals. Calls into question the actions of Lloyd George . Well worth a listen

Great and approachable

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Peter Hart has written a masterpiece, this book explains in graphic detail how the German army on the western front was not defeated by a stab in the back, but was defeated by the British army which had learnt the hard lessons of the Somme and Ypres and which was well lead and supplied. The German army was defeated on the battlefield fair and square by the best troops in the world who deserve our utmost admiration and praise.

1918 A very English Victory

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The Great War was a charnel house, but the Blackadder vision of heartless, upper-class officers marching naive volunteers into gunfire at walking pace is far from the truth. 1918 tells the often forgotten story of British and Empire forces holding back Germany's mighty spring offensive in the last year of the war, and then countering with a stunning series of victories which mark Britain's highest point as a land power.

Eye-opening account of British victory in WWI

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A very interesting look at the campaigns of 1918. From the entry of USA until the final victory.

Final year of WW1

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Everybody in Britain should be made to listen to this book, which movingly describes the incredible victory achieved by the allies in 1918. It is beautifully performed and listening to it was a thoroughly moving experience.

A superb book beautifully read.

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