CONTENTS

List of Abbreviations

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1The Origins of the Battle of Loos: May–August 1915

2Operational Planning: August–September 1915

3Pre-Battle Preparation: September 1915

4The Preliminary Bombardment: 21–24 September 1915

5The First Day (I): 25 September 1915

6The First Day (II): 25 September 1915

7The Second Day: 26 September 1915

8Renewing the Offensive: 27 September–13 October 1915

Conclusion: Loos, the BEF and the ‘Learning Curve’

Notes

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Appendix I: Orders of Battle

Appendix II:Total Recorded British Deaths, 25 September 1915 and 1 July 1916

Appendix III: Senior British Officer Casualties

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