Philip Warner war ein angesehener Militärhistoriker und ein Meister prägnanter, wirkungsvoller Prosa. Sein Schreiben spiegelte seine persönlichen Erfahrungen wider, insbesondere die harten Jahre der Kriegsgefangenschaft in japanischer Hand. Diese Tortur lehrte ihn ein tiefes Gefühl von Loyalität und Widerstandsfähigkeit. Nach dem Krieg wurde er ein produktiver Autor und Verfasser von Militärnachrufen, bekannt für seine Detailgenauigkeit und Geradlinigkeit.
A biography of, arguably, the most controversial British general of WW2. 'The Auk' was the first British general to defeat the Germans 1st Battle of El Alamein. Opinions remain fiercely divided as to whether he was shoddily treated by Churchill or whether his removal from command of Eighth Army was a turning point.
The biography of the General known as Britains answer to Rommel one of the most popular and charismatic of WW2 generals, a cult figure.
Using first hand accounts and diaries of participants, this work describes the growth of the Mahdist movement and the devotion and discipline of the Dervish troops. Set against them, with stoic endurance, were British, Egyptian and Sudanese soldiers.
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PHANTOM was - and still is - one of the most secret but most effective of the wartime special regiments. It was formed in 1939 with the mission of finding out exactly where all the Allied forward positions were - a task which required linguistic ability, unlimited tact, and radio expertise. After Dunkirk its squadrons at first kept an eye on all invasion points, before deploying to Greece, and to the Middle East. An indispensable direct communication link between the forward patrols and command headquarters, it operated in Italy, Sicily, Austria, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Phantom was at Dieppe with the Commandos, in France with the SAS, at Arnhem with Airborne and in Germany until the surrender. PHANTOM members were as varied and colorful as its tasks. Among its member were two Privy Councillors, three life peers, five hereditary peers, the Master of a Cambridge college, three professors, a famous actor-playwright, a film star, a famous sculptor, a Law Lord, a steward of the Jockey Club, a Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police and numerous authors and journalists. As this fascinating history shows, PHANTOM was so successful in its role of tracking both allied and enemy movements and relaying vital information direct to commanders that it became hugely respected and yet retained its aura of mystery.
Traces the course of this hugely costly 1915 battle, using thhe words of survivors.
Nearly seventy years ago, on 31st July 1917, the small Belgian village of Passchendaele became the focus for one of the most grueling, bloody and bizarre battles of World War 1. By 6th November, when Passchendaele village and the ridge were captured, over half a million British, French, Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders and Germans had become casualties. Philip Warner, the noted historian of twentieth-century warfare and the author of over fifty books on military history, many published by Pen and Sword, has skillfully brought together all the elements of this horrific campaign - the historical background, personal accounts, strategies and tactics, the personalities and the political maneuvers. He investigates the issues which had a crucial effect on the course of the battle, including the mutinous state of the French army, the bombardment which destroyed the drainage system, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig's determination to continue operations despite the appalling weather and ground conditions, and the stormy relationship between Haig and Lloyd George. However, it is the determined fighting ability and the bravery of the allied soldiers, rather than the tactical plans of the commanders, that dominate this detailed and totally absorbing account of the harrowing four-month campaign called the Battle of Passchendaele. Passchendaele is a masterly and timely analysis of one of the most important battles in history
Offering a fresh and provocative perspective, this book delves into the intense battle for France during May and June 1940. It examines the strategic decisions, military tactics, and the socio-political climate that influenced the conflict. By analyzing key events and figures, the narrative sheds light on the complexities of warfare and the impact of leadership on the outcome of one of World War II's critical moments. This insightful exploration reveals the intricacies of a pivotal historical episode.
The influence of the castle, both on the course of history and on the lives of the people who lived in them, has never been fully explored-until now. This fascinating book examines the evolution of the medieval castle, from the rigid social structure of its society to the types of weapons, training, and tactics employed during wartime. Above all, The Medieval Castle is a book about the daily life--from clothes and food to recreation and customs--and the people who made their homes inside a military fortress.
Written by the author of "Horrocks", "Passchendaele" and "The Secret Forces of World War II", this book examines the events which led to the outbreak of war in 1939, then it shows the day-to-day story of the unfolding conflict.
