BRITISH CAMPAIGNS IN FRANCE AND FLANDERS July to November 1918
(Author) Arthur Conan DoyleAs well as writing the Sherlock Holmes stories, historical novels and fantasy fiction, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was intensely interested in military operations and wrote multi-volume histories of both the Boer War and the Great War - in which his only son Kingsley served ( dying of the Spanish 'flu). This volume covers 1917. a year of difficulty and disaster for the Allies, which saw Russia leave the war and America enter it. On the western front, Doyle covers the battles of Arras, the victory at Messines and the appalling 3rd Ypres ( Passchendaele) and Cambrai when the brunt of the burden fell on Britain following the French army mutinies after they were bled white at Verdun and the bungled Chemin des Dames offensive on the Aisne. Doyle concentrates on the front line fighting with frequent mention of the formations and units engaged, useful maps, and casualty figures,
Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for creating the iconic detective character Sherlock Holmes. Born in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle studied medicine before turning to writing. His most notable works include the Sherlock Holmes series, featuring novels such as "A Study in Scarlet" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, attention to detail, and sharp deductive reasoning. His contributions to literature include popularizing the detective genre and creating one of the most enduring and beloved characters in literary history. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is considered his most famous work and continues to captivate readers worldwide. Doyle's impact on the detective genre is immeasurable, and his legacy as a master storyteller lives on to this day.
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