Horrocks, Julian
Alanbrooke The Reluctant Warrior
- ISBN 13:
- 9781803135847
- author:
- Horrocks, Julian
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Matador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 638
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (1.16 kg
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Alanbrooke: The Reluctant Warrior For the first time, the complex and contradictory character of Field Marshal Alanbrooke is revealed in a markedly different and more sympathetic light. As Chief of the Imperial General Staff and chairman of the British Chiefs of Staff Committee, Alanbrooke played a crucial role in shaping Anglo-American strategy during World War II. This book presents a nuanced portrayal of Alanbrooke, drawing on his war diary to identify key lessons that can be applied to military leadership today. A detailed analysis of Alanbrooke's experiences during World War II highlights the difficult relationship between political and military leaders, the weaknesses of politicians, and the importance of effective communication between them. These lessons are illustrated by examining how some of the mistakes made during World War II were repeated in more recent conflicts, such as Afghanistan and Iraq.
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