"Sir Arthur Currie" Topic

"A militia officer and educator, Currie had never commanded anything larger than a regiment at the outbreak of war in 1914. He received a brigade command in the First Contingent and proved himself a capable organizer and training facilitator. During the Second Battle of Ypres in April 1915, Currie's brigade played a pivotal role in holding the Allied position. He rose to command the 1st Canadian Division in September 1915 and led it effectively for the next two years.

Currie was not a charismatic leader and had no easy way with his soldiers. But his understanding of the importance of pre-battle preparation and the limited "set-piece" attack to "bite and hold" enemy positions derived from sincere concern over the needless sacrifice of lives in futile frontal assaults. He studied carefully the lessons of recent fighting and sought to implement them in the forces under his command…."
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Armand

Have heard of him as the commander of the Canadians (fellow Commonwealth country) but was not aware of the details. Fascinating how similar both he and the circumstances were to Australia's Sir John Monash.

Arthur Curry is good with fish as well.

One of the best Corps commanders of WW1.

Glad you enjoyed the reading my friend!.

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