Allan Mallinson

“No part of the Great War compares in interest to its opening,” wrote Churchill. Now, as the centenary of the war approaches, prominent military historian Allan Mallinson has written a fascinating new history of its origins, and the crucial first few weeks of combat. 1914: Fight the Good Fight is a compelling depth study, charting how movement and strategy gave way to stagnation and futility, accompanied by tantalizing speculation on what might have been.

Mallinson is himself a former infantry and cavalry officer, as well as the author of the popular Matthew Hervey series of historical novels. He is a fascinating writer and speaker, whose impressive research is always brought to life by his extensive personal experience.