Vincent Orange
Tedder: Quietly in Command
- ISBN 13:
- 9780714643670
- author:
- Vincent Orange
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 484
- Genre:
- Biographies & True Stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A comprehensive account of a great commander's public career, this book provides an in-depth look at the life and achievements of Arthur Tedder. From his early days as head of Anglo-American air forces to his later role as Chief of the Air Staff, Tedder played a pivotal part in some of the most significant events of the Second World War.
The book draws on hundreds of family letters to reveal a private life both joyful and tragic, offering a unique insight into the personal side of this remarkable individual. With a detailed examination of his public career, including his time as Deputy Supreme Commander to General Eisenhower and his later role in shaping Britain's response to the Cold War.
Published in 2004, this book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of one of the most important figures of the Second World War. With its unique blend of historical analysis and personal insight, it is an essential read for anyone interested in military history or the lives of those who shaped the course of modern history.
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