The central theme of this study is the impact on British society of the massive and unprecedented demands of the army. Thus, the social as well as the military and political aspects are covered, with primacy given to the war's effect on government, economics and national values. It is argued that the importance of the war from the British point of view lies in two things: firstly, it was the first time that Britain put a truly national army into the field; and secondly, it was the only time Britain faced a foe of greater military and industrial power.
- ISBN10 0713165928
- ISBN13 9780713165920
- Publish Date 1 October 1989
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 9 May 2000
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Hodder Arnold
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 272
- Language English