The British Campaign in France and Flanders—July to November, 1918

"The British Campaign in France and Flanders—July to November, 1918" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the events of the final months of World War I, focusing on the British military actions during this critical period in France and Flanders. Doyle provides a detailed narrative of battles, strategies, and military movements, shedding light on the determination and valor of British troops during the war's concluding stages. At the start of the book, the author establishes the dire situation for the Allies as of mid-1918, with German forces appearing to be in the ascendant. He details significant military engagements, including the German attack of July 16 and the subsequent French counter-attack on July 18, marking a crucial turning point in the war. The opening portion emphasizes the complex dynamics of coalition warfare, highlighting the contributions of various Allied forces, including British, French, and American troops, as they combat a formidable German army. Arthur Conan Doyle sets the stage for the narrative by illustrating the challenges and triumphs that shaped the final months of the conflict, as the tide began to turn against the Germans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are milestones in the field of crime fiction.