Campaigns of Alexander of Tunis 1940-1945
$71.99
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
20 December 2008
Summary
Alex, as he was known whether by Prime Ministers or the rank-and-file, was a legendary figure. A hero from the Great War, he saw active service in Russia in 1919-20 and against the Pathans on the North West Frontier in 1935. By 1940, he was a divisional commander with the BEF in France. In the dark days of 1942, he was sent to Burma with orders to hold the Japanese at Rangoon. Just in time, he realised this was impossible, and his decision to withdraw prevented a total disaster. Despite this …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781844157723 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1844157725 |
| Author: | Adrian Stewart |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Military |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 20 December 2008 |
| Weight: | 612g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Adrian Stewart
Adrian Stewart was educated at Rugby School before taking First Class Honours at Caius College, Cambridge. His previously published works include: Eighth Army’s Greatest Victories, Early Battles of Eighth Army, They Flew Hurricanes, The Campaigns of Alexander of Tunis 1940-1945, February 1942 - Britain’s Darkest Days, Carriers at War, Six of Monty’s Men and Ten Squadrons of Hurricanes (2015). He lives near Rugby.
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