Another book from my library. As most readers will be aware this is by Lyn MacDonald who is I think the best author of First World War books. I have all her published books and they not only give a good general history but the human element illustrated by the use of personal experiences and diaries of those who were there is exceptional.
This book covers a strange year and the sub title is very apt. 1915 was the bridge between the original expectations of war in 1914 and the brutal conditions that applied from 1916 onwards. Every battle in 1915 was expected to bring about a breakthrough and a return to open warfare. By the end of the year strategy had changed to a war of attrition and successes measured in yards of ground gained.
As with all of this authors books, this is a very good read and is highly recommend.
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