The British Officer is an original, compelling and personal account of the role of regular officers of the British Army, from the Restoration to the present day.
- Ideal for both the military historian and the military enthusiast
- No other book in the market looks at the history and role of the ‘ordinary’ officer
- Draws on entirely new and unseen sources, providing an original perspective
- Includes illustrations of British officers from the 17th century to the present
- Topical as it also discusses the present situation in Iraq
- Author has a very strong reputation in the military field-he has received a French decoration.