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by Richard Dannatt (Author), Robert Lyman (Author)
'A compelling history.' - The Sunday Times
'Thought-provoking.' - The Spectator
'Interesting and well-researched.' - The Sunday Telegraph
A compelling history of the decline of an army from the triumph of victory in 1918 to defeat in 1940 and why this happened. A salutary warning for modern Britain.
Author Biography
General The Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL is one of the UK's most respected military commentators, frequently appearing on television and radio and in newsprint, most recently on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As Chief of the General Staff his leadership and example were critical in shaping the debate about the role of the professional army in modern warfare.
Robert Lyman is one of Britain's top military historians. He spent 20 years in the British Army and he is currently a Research Fellow at the Changing Face of War Centre, Pembroke College, University of Oxford. Together they co-authored the critically acclaimed Viictory to Defeat: The British Army 1939-40 (Osprey Publishing, 2023).
Number of Pages: 352
Dimensions: 1.11 x 7.81 x 5.23 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 11, 2025
