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Johnny. The Legend and Tragedy of General Sir Ian Hamilton

Categorie	WO I
Boeknummer	#210058
Titel	Johnny. The Legend and Tragedy of General Sir Ian Hamilton
Auteur	Jones, John Philip
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Pen & Sword Books Ltd, London
Jaar van uitgave	2012
ISBN10	1848847882
ISBN13	9781848847880
Taal	Engels
Samenvatting	The Gallipoli campaign was launched in April 1915 in an effort to knock Turkey out of the war but the force that was deployed was too small to achieve its aim. Moreover, the commander, General Sir Ian Hamilton was at fault in the way he conducted his campaign. Never happier than when he was in the thick of action, Hamilton was an excellent tactician but, by 1915, and in a situation like Gallipoli, his style of leadership was outdated. This book examines why Hamilton failed at Gallipoli and shows how, in spite of that failure and it being his last command, he became a well-respected military prophet who many several perceptive predictions about the future of warfare.
Pagina's	264
Conditie	Nieuw
Prijs	€ 10,00

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