Nations in Arms

Nations in Arms is a remarkable book, written by one of our very best military historians… It is a great read for historians that rings alarm bells for policy-makers. * Michael Clarke, Visiting Professor of Defence Studies, King’s College London *Clearly written and convincingly argued, this stylish synthesis represents a call to arms by one of our most distinguished soldiers and historians. * Tim Pleydell-Bouverie, author of ‘Allies at War’ *General White-Spunner’s thoughtful, well-written, occasionally witty but above all profoundly wise book reminds us how focusing on specific periods of history can cast penetrating light on the nature both of warfare and the human condition. With our current uncertainties over Western security, it is also incredibly timely. * Andrew Roberts, author of ‘Churchill: Walking with Destiny’ *

Barney White-Spunner commanded British and allied troops on operations at every level from troop to division, was policy director in the Ministry of Defence, commanded on operations within the US Army, restructured the British Army for Afghanistan and commanded the British Field Army. As a military historian he has written Horse Guards (2006), Of Living Valour (2015), Partition (2017) and Berlin (2021). He has also served as the President of the Society for Army Historical Research.