Holger H. Herwig
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Holger H. Herwig holds a dual position at the University of Calgary as professor of history and as Canada Research Chair in the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies. He has published more than a dozen books, including the prize-winning "The First World War: Germany and Austria-Hungary 1914-1918" and (with Richard F. Hamilton) "The Origins of World War I".

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"The Marne 1914": A Bold New Account (PHOTOS)

Posted December 1, 2009 | 15:49:03 (EST)

August, 1914. Look at the photographs: the brilliant, smiling faces of the young recruits; the dignified surety of the commanders; the brave faced mothers and wives waving handkerchiefs of farewell. Massive enthusiasm sends French, German and British troops off to war. Military commanders feel in control. Raw troops are ready...

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