It was one of the most controversial and still haunting aspects of World War One: the execution of 351 British soldiers for cowardice and desertion in the face of the enemy. Using new material that only now has become available from the Public Records Office and other sources, this compelling history sets out the facts of these courts-martial and shootings--and just as important, places them in the context of the military, social, and medical context of the period.
Read More
It was one of the most controversial and still haunting aspects of World War One: the execution of 351 British soldiers for cowardice and desertion in the face of the enemy. Using new material that only now has become available from the Public Records Office and other sources, this compelling history sets out the facts of these courts-martial and shootings--and just as important, places them in the context of the military, social, and medical context of the period.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have condition issues including wear and notes/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 0304353973. Square, tight and very clean. No notes, or ANY markings. Unclipped, non-priced DJ As New.; Ships in a box, USA.; 543 pages.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Hardcover. 533pp+ index. Pages slightly tanned, ink name and address label on front free endpaper, else a very good hardback in a very good dustjacket.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
543pp. illus. hardback sm 4to: about Good in a near Very Good dj in Brodart poly cover [photographic illustrations mid-text are rippled from some old moisture contact; some slight rippling of other pages of text; endpp. are foxed; else complete & tight] A comprehensive history of British military executions during the First World War.
