1914

At a small lunch in late July 1914, the German Ambassador draws General French aside with a chilling forecast: all Europe may be in flames within a fortnight. French hears him—and feels his own foreboding take shape.

As war gathers across Europe, French is summoned to command the British Expeditionary Force. In London, ministers and generals must decide how many troops to send to France and where they should join their allies. French argues for speed and for sticking to the plan to concentrate near Maubeuge; others fear the position is exposed or urge delay. A wrong choice could weaken the French alliance just as German forces move, while hesitation might leave Britain’s army divided from its allies. Will the British force reach the front in time—and where will it be needed most?

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