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Sometimes complex or difficult, often intellectually brilliant and physically brave, the military commanders of the 19th and 20th centuries uniformly had the confidence to make the difficult decisions that could carry a vital battle or turn a campaign. They were great leaders of men who had the lives of millions and the fates of nations in their hands. Collected here are the obituaries of some of recent history's finest military leaders--among them Napoleon, Montgomery, Patton, and MacArthur--each reproduced in facsimile of its first printing. Together these lives tell stories of grand strategy, tactical boldness, courage and ingenuity under fire, and an enduring commitment to selfless service.
The obituaries are reproduced here as they were printed at the time, with the contemporary assessment followed in each case by a current perspective by a military obituaries writer for The Times, who with Ian Brunskill, the paper’s obituaries editor, has selected the subjects for inclusion.
In depicting an age of almost ceaseless conflict, it bears witness to an enduring ideal of selfless service – on land, sea and in the air – to which those fortunate enough to enjoy peace will always owe so much.
Author: Ian Brunskill
ISBN: 9780007276707
Pages: 335
Features: HB, Spr |
