British Commanders of World War II (Elite)
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Author(s)Ian Sumner
PublisherOsprey Publishing
ISBN / ASIN1841766690
ISBN-139781841766690
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank1,954,599
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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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, Cunnigham, Freyberg, Harris, Montgomery, Ramsay, Slessor, Slim, Tedder and Urquhart.