'Conceal, Create, Confuse': Deception as a British Battlefield Tactic in the First World War

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The book details the British Army's strategic use of deception during the Great War, highlighting the efforts of leaders like Sir John French and Sir Douglas Haig to surprise the enemy. It explores innovative tactics such as creating dummy military assets and geographically dispersed plans that misled opponents about actual attack locations. Some methods, like disguising mules as tanks, were almost humorous yet proved effective. The narrative challenges the stereotype of ineffective leadership by showcasing the Army's successful use of deception across various battlefronts.