Challenge of Battle: The British Army's Entry into the First World War (General Military)
"Well-written and carefully argued, 'Challenge of Battle' clearly describes the initial battles of WWI in graphic detail and begins what promises to be a major reappraisal of the British army in 1914."--Bowling Green Daily News"Gilbert’s measured, balanced analysis of the British Expeditionary Force’s performance in the first months of World War I presents the Old Contemptibles as they were." --Professor Dennis Showalter, author ofPatton and Rommel: Men Of War in the Twentieth CenturyPraise for Adrian Gilbert’s other books: POW: Allied Prisoners in Europe, 1939–1945‘Gilbert is to be congratulated; with verve and scholarship he has illuminated a murky area of the war … [an] excellent history.’ – Ian Thomson,Daily Telegraph  ‘Captured: the real spirit of the POW camps… a big subject here given a comprehensive and worthwhile examination.’ – Peter Lewis,Daily Mail  ‘[a] fascinating study of the prisoner of war experience.’ – Professor Gary Sheffield,Military Illustrated The Imperial War Museum Book of the Desert War‘A vivid, vital history.’ –Sunday Times  ‘Lucid narrative of operations … superb illustrations.’ – Philip Warner,Daily Telegraph ‘A familiar story, re-told from a series of new angles … much fresh, illuminating detail.’ – Professor M.R.D. Foot,Good Book Guide Sniper One-on-One – The World of Combat Sniping‘A comprehensive account of the occupation as it is carried out today, complete with a guide to the best weapons for the task.’ – Robert Fox,Daily Telegraph ‘Speaking as a professional sniper with service in Northern Ireland and the Falklands, I do have to say this book is one of the best. 5/5’ –Review Index.co.uk