Key Information
Reference code
LIDDELL HART 15/2/31
Title
Copies [1920-1950], of letters and notes relating to Captain Charles Henderson, 71 Battery Royal Field Artillery, BEF, Western Front, 1914-1916
Date(s)
- [1920 - 1950] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
3 vols
Scope and content
Printed letters and notes by Capt Charles Edward Piercy Henderson, Officer Commanding, 71 Battery, Royal Field Artillery, British Expeditionary Force (BEF), on the Western Front, Sep 1914-Nov 1916, found in his kit after he was killed in action, including principles and methods in employment of artillery at the front; qualities essential in generals, artillery commanders and officers; reasons for British failure at Loos, Sep 1915; criticism of British army staff officers German tactics. Given to Liddell Hart by Edward Piercy Henderson of Capel, Surrey. 3 vols