On this episode, Mark welcomes back Professor Gary Sheffield to dicuss his work on Hugo De Pree and his book 'In Haig's Shadow: Brigadier-General Hugo De Pree and the First World War. A consumate professional who chose the Royal Regiment of Artillery as a technical officer and then trained staff officer career route in the British Army, he was a World War One general who has faded into obscurity. Gary discusses how without individuals like Brigadier-General Hugo De Pree, the British Army would not have functioned so well and the research he has been able to bring to the public domain via his book demonstrates the personal thoughts De Pree had about the First World World.

You can find more out about Gary's work at https://profgarysheffield.com/

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Hosted by Mark Martin.

With guest Professor Gary Sheffield.

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