It is true that the Eastern Front 1914-18 is badly neglected by western scholars and this is shameful. But Stone's work is neither groundbreaking nor interesting, really turgid style yet flips about constantly. Tedious detail of plans give very little insight into the actualities of the war and its character. One has the suspicion that Stone like so many dull academics, saw an 'opportunity' to 'do' the Eastern Front and so he did it but not out of conviction or interest but out of self-interest.
Disappointing and rarely offers anything other than going through the academic motions. Stilted, lifeless and the conceit of the author is oppressive.