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Churchill's Generals

By: Cassell & Co.

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Historical Books (Cassell)

Last Stocked on 10/4/2021

Product Info

Title
Churchill's Generals
Publisher
Category
Author
John Keegan
Publish Year
2007
Pages
384
Dimensions
5x8x1"
NKG Part #
2147474642
Type
Softcover

Description

A unique collection of essays by eminent historians—and edited by one of the world’s most acclaimed military writers: John Keegan. Churchill’s reputation as Prime Minister during World War II fluctuated according to the successes and failures of his generals. Most were household names—even heroes. Yet all were prey to the intolerance, interference, irascibility, and inspiration of Britain’s leader, who wanted to be both the general in the field and the presiding strategic genius. Yet, despite sacking his warlords ruthlessly, in the end Churchill was served by perhaps the greatest generals England has ever produced. The chapters cover such outstanding military men as Wavell, Ironside, Ritchie, Auchinleck, Montgomery, Alexander, Percival, Wingate, and Carton de Wiart.