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The Old Contemptibles : the British Expeditionary Force, its creation and exploits, 1902-14 by Michael Barthorp; Pierre Turner(Illustrator) is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Old Contemptibles : the British Expeditionary Force, its creation and exploits, 1902-14 about?

Osprey's study of British forces from the time of the Second Boer War (1899-1902) up to World War I (1914-1918). On 19 August 1914 Kaiser Wilhelm II ordered General von Kluck, commanding the German First Army, to 'exterminate the treacherous English and walk over General French's contemptible little Army'. The 'Old Contemptibles' adopted the aspersion like a treasured regimental title, their subsequent successes earning them a more accurate evaluation as 'the best trained, best organised and best equipped British Army that ever went forth to war'. This book examines the history, organization and uniforms of the British Expeditionary Force of the early 20th century. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations, including maps, photographs, and colour plates.

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Author

Michael Barthorp; Pierre Turner(Illustrator)

Publisher

Osprey Publishing

Published

1989

Language

EN

ISBN

9780850458985

Category

history

Subjects

History, Military History, Humanities

Rating

4.7 / 5 (9 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14