The Battle for France & Flanders: Sixty Years On
Oct 2001 · Pen and Sword
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The Fall of France in 1940 has been well chronicled but numerous misconceptions remain.This fascinating and thought-provoking collection of essays on wide-ranging issues covering the politics and fighting on land, sea and in the air will be greatly welcomed by academics and military history enthusiasts.Topics covered include the preparations of the BEF, the failure of allied counter attacks, the air war, the Royal Navys's role in the campaign, the influence of the Battle on British military doctrine and the repercussions from the British, French and German angles.
About the author
Brian Bond has earned an international reputation as a military historian. He has lectured widely in Europe, The United States, Canada and Japan. His numerous books include: War and Society in Europe, 1870–1970 (1984); The Pursuit of Victory from Napoleon to Saddam Hussein (1996); The Unquiet Western Front: Britain’s Role in Literature and History (2002); and Britain’s Two World Wars against Germany (2014).
Brian Bond spent most of his teaching career at King’s College, London (1966–2001) where he became Professor of Military History. He was educated at Worcester College, Oxford and was later a Visiting Fellow at Brasenose and All Souls colleges there.
He was President of the British Commission for Military History from 1986 to 2006.
He has been fortunate enough to spend nearly all his life in one beautiful village; namely Medmenham in the Thames Valley.
Brian Bond spent most of his teaching career at King’s College, London (1966–2001) where he became Professor of Military History. He was educated at Worcester College, Oxford and was later a Visiting Fellow at Brasenose and All Souls colleges there.
He was President of the British Commission for Military History from 1986 to 2006.
He has been fortunate enough to spend nearly all his life in one beautiful village; namely Medmenham in the Thames Valley.
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