Russia''s Iron General - The Life of Aleksei A. Brusilov, 18531926

This study provides a comprehensive biography of General Aleksei A. Brusilov, generally considered Russia's greatest First World War General. It examines his military theory and tactics, political positions, and personal and family life.

Sommario

Chapter 1: The Training of a Russian Officer, 1853-1914
Chapter 2: The First Months of the Great War, 1914-1915
Chapter 3: Between Metal and Men: Near Disaster and Revitalization, May 1915-April 1916
Chapter 4: Brusilov Dons His Armor, April-May, 1916
Chapter 5: Brusilov's Glorious Days, June-October
Chapter 6: A Winter of Despair, October 1916-March 1917
Chapter 7: The Spring of Hope, March-June 1917
Chapter 8: Descent into Darkness, June-August 1917
Chapter 9: When Your Mother is Sick...1917-1926

Info autore

Jamie H. Cockfield has taught history at Mercer University.

Riassunto

This study provides a comprehensive biography of General Aleksei A. Brusilov, generally considered Russia's greatest First World War General. It examines his military theory and tactics, political positions, and personal and family life.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Jamie H. Cockfield, Cockfield Jamie H.
• Editore: Lexington Books
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.10.2019
• EAN: 9781498572514
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-7251-4
• Pagine: 388
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Biografie, autobiografie; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia dei paesi e delle regioni; Russia, European History, Biography: historical, political & military, Biography: historical, political and military, USSR, Soviet Union, History of other geographical groupings and regions, HISTORY / Russia / General