Boots on the Ground by General Lord Richard Dannatt
A vivid and fascinating account of Britain and her Army since 1945, told by the former head of the British Army.
A vital read for any politician taking decisions about military intervention-- Nia Griffith * The Times, must-read military books of the year *
An intriguing book, fearlessly pulling no punches, and thought-provoking at every turn -- Robert Fox * Evening Standard *
Essential reading...a book for the shelves of everyone who cares about British history and our future in the world * Mature Times *
Ambitious...to date, the best account of the British soldier and the role he or she has played since 1945 * Prospect *
Boots on the Ground is a crisply written and fascinating account not just of where the British Army has fought or peace-kept in the years since 1945 but of its place in a changing society too. A book of high value and great relevance. -- Lord Peter Hennessy
Ably and interestingly carries forward to the present day the story of the army as a key player in British national life. -- Corelli Barnett, author of 'Britain and Her Army'
An intriguing book, fearlessly pulling no punches, and thought-provoking at every turn -- Robert Fox * Evening Standard *
Essential reading...a book for the shelves of everyone who cares about British history and our future in the world * Mature Times *
Ambitious...to date, the best account of the British soldier and the role he or she has played since 1945 * Prospect *
Boots on the Ground is a crisply written and fascinating account not just of where the British Army has fought or peace-kept in the years since 1945 but of its place in a changing society too. A book of high value and great relevance. -- Lord Peter Hennessy
Ably and interestingly carries forward to the present day the story of the army as a key player in British national life. -- Corelli Barnett, author of 'Britain and Her Army'
General the Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL served in the army from 1971-2009, during which time he led troops in Ireland and Kosovo and held the positions of Commander-in-Chief, Land Command and Chief of the General Staff. He is now Constable of the Tower of London, where he lives. His autobiography is Leading from the Front (Corgi, 2010).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781253816 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781253811 |
| Title | Boots on the Ground |
| Author | General Lord Richard Dannatt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-05-25 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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