Wiart, Adrian Carton de Sir
Happy Odyssey
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844155392
- author:
- Wiart, Adrian Carton de Sir
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Military
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- Warfare & defence
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Adrian Carton de Wiart's remarkable military career is a testament to his bravery and adaptability. From his early days as a trooper in the South African War to his later service with the British Military Mission to Yugoslavia, Carton de Wiart's experiences spanned multiple conflicts and continents.
Throughout his military service, Carton de Wiart demonstrated exceptional leadership and resilience, earning him numerous awards and accolades, including the VC during the Battle of the Somme. This autobiography offers a unique insight into his life, from his decision to abandon his studies at Balliol College, Oxford, to his time as Churchill's representative to Chiang Kai-shek.
With its vivid and detailed account of Carton de Wiart's life, this book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in military history, biography, or the experiences of those who served in World War I and World War II.
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