The Strategy of the Lloyd George Coalition, 1916-1918

This challenging study of the First World War questions the view that the debate about British strategic policy was a gladiatorial contest between `brass hats' (generals) and `frock coats' (politicians). David French contends that the policy-makers were united in trying to relate strategy to a carefully-considered set of war aims; the goal being to ensure that Britain fought the war at an acceptable cost and emerged with its security enhanced against both its enemies and its allies.