Alanbrooke
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Title: Alanbrooke
Author: David Fraser
Publisher: Hamlyn Paperbacks
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0600208168
Pages: 604
Published Year: 1983
Dimensions: 20 × 13 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Book is in good condition.
About the Book
Alanbrooke by David Fraser is a comprehensive and authoritative biography of Alan Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke, the distinguished military commander who served as Chief of the Imperial General Staff during the World War II. Widely regarded as one of Britain's greatest military strategists, Alanbrooke played a pivotal role in shaping Allied strategy and coordinating Britain's war effort.
Drawing upon official records, personal papers, and military archives, Fraser presents a detailed portrait of Alanbrooke's life, tracing his early military career, professional development, and rise to the highest levels of British military leadership. The biography reveals the qualities of discipline, intelligence, and strategic foresight that earned him the respect of colleagues and political leaders alike.
A central focus of the book is Alanbrooke's role in directing Britain's military strategy during the Second World War. Readers gain valuable insight into the complex planning, logistical challenges, and difficult decisions that shaped major Allied campaigns across Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
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Book Details
Title: Alanbrooke
Author: David Fraser
Publisher: Hamlyn Paperbacks
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0600208168
Pages: 604
Published Year: 1983
Dimensions: 20 × 13 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Book is in good condition.
About the Book
Alanbrooke by David Fraser is a comprehensive and authoritative biography of Alan Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke, the distinguished military commander who served as Chief of the Imperial General Staff during the World War II. Widely regarded as one of Britain's greatest military strategists, Alanbrooke played a pivotal role in shaping Allied strategy and coordinating Britain's war effort.
Drawing upon official records, personal papers, and military archives, Fraser presents a detailed portrait of Alanbrooke's life, tracing his early military career, professional development, and rise to the highest levels of British military leadership. The biography reveals the qualities of discipline, intelligence, and strategic foresight that earned him the respect of colleagues and political leaders alike.
A central focus of the book is Alanbrooke's role in directing Britain's military strategy during the Second World War. Readers gain valuable insight into the complex planning, logistical challenges, and difficult decisions that shaped major Allied campaigns across Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
