This book tells of the experiences of a young British cavalry officer, Michael Howard, the son of a woollen goods manufacturer, who goes to France with the British Expeditionary Force in August 1914. After taking part in the battles of Mons, Le Cateau and on the River Aisne, he is badly wounded at the First Battle of Ypres. After recovering from his wounds, he spends most of 1915 training the new troopers of his shattered regiment. When his respected mentor and commander is posted away, he is replaced by an unpleasant martinet brought out of retirement; a man totally out of touch with modern...
This book tells of the experiences of a young British cavalry officer, Michael Howard, the son of a woollen goods manufacturer, who goes to France wit...
