Ironside, Lord William Edmund
Ironside
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750963794
- author:
- Ironside, Lord William Edmund
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The History Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.84 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Field Marshal Lord Ironside: A Life of Military Leadership. This biography offers a comprehensive account of the life and career of one of the most prolific military leaders of the twentieth century, based upon his meticulously kept diaries covering over fifty years. Written by his son, Edmund Ironside, it provides a unique insight into the experiences of a born commander who served in some of the most significant conflicts of the era. From his early days as a secret agent during the Boer War to his later roles as C-in-C of the Expeditionary Force in North Russia and CIGS, Lord Ironside's career was marked by a series of challenges and achievements that tested his generalship. This biography draws upon these personal records to reveal the full scope of his military leadership. With its detailed and authoritative account, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in military history or the lives of notable figures from World War I and II.