Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
Formative years spent on the fighting fronts of World War I affected the attitudes, doctrines and combat methods of many of Britain's most influential World War 2 leaders. This book examines the uniforms, dress and defining characteristics of the likes of Montgomery, Ramsey and Slim, including details of their relationships with Churchill and their experience of war.
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.