The First World War is often seen as being British soldiers, in trenches up to their knees in mud, led by incompetent generals, but this could not be further from the truth.
Find out why in this talk.
We will look at who actually served in the British army on the Western Front during World War One and how they were really led. How did the British Army overcome the German defences and was it really all about the trenches ?
Find out how the officer corps changed over the course of the war and how the British Army of 1914-1918 reflected changes occurring in British Society.
Was 'Tommy' really sent to France in 1914 to wallow in the mud ? Perhaps he wasn't. Find out more in this talk.
Views: 286 | Enquiries: 0I am a freelance historian based in Berkshire with publications on industrial, military, and railway history, as well as the history of science. I am currently researching the industrial development in the Victorian era, the evolution of the railway and canal systems in Britain in the second half of the 19th century, and the history of British industry. I hold a PhD in economic history from the University of Reading, which I obtained in 2024. I have also taught courses on various historical topics as a tutor with the WEA.
My talks are suitable for different audiences and group sizes. I can adjust the length and format to meet your needs. My goal is to inform and entertain, and to leave the audience with a new insight and a desire to learn more.
My previous career in technology, working with British and international manufacturing companies, has given me a unique perspective as an historian.
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