Haig's Intelligence is an important study of Douglas Haig's controversial command during the First World War. Based on extensive new research, it addresses a perennial question about the British army on the Western Front between 1916 and 1918: why did they think they were winning? Jim Beach reveals how the British perceived the German army through a study of the development of the British intelligence system, its personnel and the ways in which intelligence was gathered. He also examines how intelligence shaped strategy and operations by exploring the influence of intelligence in creating…mehr
Haig's Intelligence is an important study of Douglas Haig's controversial command during the First World War. Based on extensive new research, it addresses a perennial question about the British army on the Western Front between 1916 and 1918: why did they think they were winning? Jim Beach reveals how the British perceived the German army through a study of the development of the British intelligence system, its personnel and the ways in which intelligence was gathered. He also examines how intelligence shaped strategy and operations by exploring the influence of intelligence in creating perceptions of the enemy. He shows for the first time exactly what the British knew about their opponent, when and how and, in so doing, sheds significant new light on continuing controversies about the British army's conduct of operations in France and Belgium and the relationship between Haig and his chief intelligence officer, John Charteris.
Jim Beach is an experienced author, broadcaster, educator, and entrepreneur. Jim's first book, "School for Startups" (McGraw-Hill, 2011) was a top-ten title on Amazon, and his small business radio show, School for Startups Radio, airs on 16 AM/FM stations across the United States and online. His guests have included Shark Tank judges and winners, billionaires, bestselling authors, and countless entrepreneurs. The show won an SBA Media Award in 2014. At the age of 25, Jim started the American Computer Experience and grew the company with no capital infusion to $12 million in annual revenue and more than 700 employees. The company was the world's largest technology training company for children, and enjoyed tie-ins with Microsoft, Intel, Lego, NASA, and many others. After the business was acquired in 2001 for $200 million, Jim taught at Georgia State University and was the top-ranked business school instructor for 12 consecutive semesters. In recent years, Jim has led fundraising efforts for companies developing real estate software, healthcare IT, and hospitality services. He has twice presented to White House officials. In addition to hosting his own radio show, Jim has also appeared on the other side of the microphone as a frequent media guest and commentator. Dubbed the "Simon Cowell of venture capital" by CNN, he has been interviewed by NPR, MSNBC, and the New York Times.
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Part I: 1. Organisation 2. Leadership 3. Personnel 4. Front line 5. Espionage 6. Photography 7. Signals 8. Analysis Part II: 9. Somme 10. Arras 11. Third Ypres 12. Cambrai 13. German offensives 14. Hundred days.
![Sir Douglas Haig's Despatches (December 1915-April 1919) [microform]](https://bilder.buecher.de/produkte/65/65506/65506137m.jpg "Sir Douglas Haig's Despatches (December 1915-April 1919) [microform]")
