Trevor Harvey Boeken

Focusing on the critical role of infantry brigade commanders during a pivotal period of the Great War, this study analyzes the command structure from late in the Battle of the Somme to the end of the Battle of Arras. Dr. Trevor Harvey examines the service records of 116 brigadier-generals, highlighting their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and responsibilities. Through case studies of five selected commanders, he challenges traditional interpretations of their roles, offering fresh insights into British military operations on the Western Front.

Following on from two major studies in recent years that have explored the roles and responsibilities of British generals at different levels within the British Expeditionary Force's command structure, Dr Trevor Harvey's study provides an analysis of command at the level of the infantry brigade. It is based on a critical period during the Great War