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British Commanders of World War II

British Commanders of World War II

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Description: This book examines the key British commanders of World War II (1939-1945)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, Cunningham, Freyberg, Harris, Montgomery, Ramsay, Slessor, Slim, Tedder and Urquhart.
MSRP: 18.95
Book Series: Elite
Volume: 98
Subject: Military History
Author: Ian Sumner
About the Author: Ian Sumner was born in 1953 in Eccles, near Manchester, UK. He originally trained as a librarian in Newcastle-upon-Tyne but now devotes himself to full-time writing. He has written numerous titles for Osprey, and several books on the history of the East Riding of Yorkshire, where he now lives with his wife.
ISBN-13: 9781841766690
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Publication Date: 11/21/03
Number of Pages: 64
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Malcolm McGregor
Translator: Malcolm McGregor
UPC: 9781841766690
Set: Osprey Books
Rarity: sealed
This book examines the key British commanders of World War II (1939-1945)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, Cunningham, Freyberg, Harris, Montgomery, Ramsay, Slessor, Slim, Tedder and Urquhart.
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