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British Commanders of World War II

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2003
ISBN
9781841766690, 1841766690
Open Library ID
OL8922598M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
26 MB (26963521 bytes)
Series
Elite
Pages
35\35
Topic
History
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

This book examines the key British commanders of World War II across the three branches of service. As well being provided with biographical details for each of the 24 commanders selected, we are given fascinating insights into their personalities and their style of command. Assessments of their combat records and performances under pressure are also supplied. Contemporary images and magnificent colour artworks provide details of their uniforms, dress and appearance during wartime service. The commanders brought to life by this book include Auchinleck, Alan Brooke, Cunnigham, Freyberg, Harris, Montgomery, Ramsay, Slessor, Slim, Tedder and Urquhart.

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