Thursday, August 23, 2007

British Generals: Gough, Byng and Maxse

General Sir Hubert Gough (1870-1963) was a British general who rose to command the Fifth Army during the First World War, but failed to distinguish himself in that role.
General Sir Julian Byng (1862-1935) was one of the most able British generals of the First World War. His most famous battle was the well planned victory at Vimy Ridge
General Sir (Frederick) Ivor Maxse, 1862-1958 was a British corps commander of the First World War best known for his over-rapid retreat during the Second Battle of the Somme

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