02327cam a22003133u 4500 21833 UtSlPG 20260610133513.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21000341 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Callwell, C. E., Sir (Charles Edward), 1859-1928 Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-06-14 Produced by David Clarke, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918" by Major-General Sir C. E. Callwell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work narrates the author's firsthand experiences during World War I, particularly focusing on the workings of the War Office and military operations. It is likely that the book provides insight into the challenges faced by military leaders, the state of the British Army, and the organization of wartime logistics as they adapted to the realities of modern warfare. The opening of the book establishes a critical perspective on the War Office's role during the war, tackling the prevalent negative sentiments towards its effectiveness. Callwell refers to the misconceptions that the government and the country held regarding military readiness, asserting that while the army was prepared, the larger strategic planning was lacking. Through observations made during his pre-war visits to German territories and early war experiences, Callwell illustrates the complex dynamics of military operations, highlighting the struggles for efficient communication and decision-making amidst an evolving wartime landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21833 62977 62977