Publisher's Synopsis
A History of the Great War Volume 2: The British Campaign in France and Flanders, 1915 (1917) is a book written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The book is a detailed account of the British campaign during the First World War in France and Flanders in the year 1915. The book is a sequel to the first volume of the series, which covered the events of 1914. In this volume, Conan Doyle focuses on the military strategy and tactics employed by the British forces during the second year of the war. He provides a thorough analysis of the battles fought, the challenges faced by the British troops, and the impact of the war on the soldiers and civilians.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the campaign. The first chapter provides an overview of the situation in France and Flanders in 1915, while the subsequent chapters delve into the major battles fought during the year, including the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, the Second Battle of Ypres, and the Battle of Loos.Conan Doyle's account is based on his personal observations as a war correspondent and on interviews with soldiers and military officials. He provides a vivid and detailed description of the war, including the harsh conditions faced by the soldiers in the trenches, the use of new weapons such as poison gas, and the impact of the war on civilians.Overall, A History of the Great War Volume 2: The British Campaign in France and Flanders, 1915 (1917) is a comprehensive and well-researched account of the British campaign during the First World War. It provides a valuable insight into the military strategy and tactics employed during the war and the impact of the war on the soldiers and civilians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.