The French Army in the First World War, a Discussion: Pt 7, Pt 1

This long-running series reaches the French Army in 1917 — Nivelle's rise, the offensive that destroyed his career, and the crucial question of whether what followed were mutinies or something more nuanced. At nearly 90 minutes, there's proper space to examine the gulf between the army's tactical competence and a senior leadership whose hubris under political and operational pressure proved catastrophic. The discussion of French indiscipline is handled with real care, distinguishing between the popular myth and what the evidence actually shows. Excellent stuff for anyone interested in the Western Front beyond the BEF.