Dictionary of Field Marshals of the British Army. A Biographical Dictionary - Heathcote, T.A.
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Whether any advantage or benefit will be drawn from the suspension - or effective abolition - of the rank of Field Marshal is debatable. What is certain, however, is that Dr. Tony Heathcote's idea of compiling a definitive biographical dictionary of holders of this illustrious rank since its introduction by George II in 1736, is opportune and inspired. Those readers who anticipate a dry recitation of bare facts and statistics are in for a disappointment. A reference work this may be but the author, by dint of his depth of knowledge, has created a shrewd and highly readable commentary as well. As General Sir Charles Guthrie (the first soldier to be denied promotion to Field Marshal on appointment to Chief of Defense Staff) observes in his Foreword, this book embraces the history of the British Army over the last 250-300 years. It covers not only the careers of key individuals but provides an understanding of their contribution to the successes and failures of our military past. The diversity of personalities, ...
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[Auteur: Heathcote, T.A.] [Pagina's: 368] [Taal: en] [Uitgever: Pen & Sword Books Ltd., London] [Jaar: 2012] [Titel: Dictionary of Field Marshals of the British Army. A Biographical Dictionary]
