General Jack's Diary 1914-18

John Terraine

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Weidenfeld & Nicolson
01 November 2018

Diaries, letters & journals; First World War; Military life & institutions

Series: W&N Military

At the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 Captain J. L. Jack was serving with the First Cameronians, one of the earliest British regiments to arrive in France.

Almost every day while serving in France and Flanders, Jack kept a secret diary.

This diary is unique.

It presents the detail of a regular officer's life at war during virtually the whole of the First World War on the Western Front.

Jack was witness not only to the horror and wretchedness of much that happened in the trenches but also to the bravery and spirit that kept the British soldiers in the line going through to the momentous battles of 1918 and final victory.

Poignant and moving, as well as describing the reality of war on the Western Front, these diaries have been edited and

linked with commentaries by the distinguished military historian John Terraine.

By: John Terraine
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9781474609708
ISBN 10: 1474609708
Series: W&N Military
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 November 2018
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Terraine was an eminent military historian, broadcaster and author of books including DOUGLAS HAIG: THE EDUCATED SOLDIER, TO WIN A WAR and IMPACTS OF WAR. His contribution to the 26-part BBC TV documentary THE GREAT WAR launched him on a career that transformed attitudes to the history of the First World War. He died in 2003.