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Field Marshal Montgomery – A History of Warfare – First Edition 1968 – SIGNED
£485.00
A first edition, first printing of A History of Warfare by Montgomery of Alamein, published by Collins in 1968. A near fine copy signed by the author on the half title page in blue ink, in crimson cloth covered boards with gilt titling to the spine, fading to foot of the spine, fading to lower edge of front panel, pushing to corners, red top stain to text block. The near fine unclipped wrapper with pushing to upper and lower edge, chipping to spine tips, closed tear to upper edge of front panel and some browning throughout.
Montgomery, one of Britain’s most prominent military leaders, shares insights into his strategies, leadership style, and the key campaigns he was involved in. The memoir covers his early years, training, and service in various theatres of war, but it primarily focuses on his command of the British Eighth Army in North Africa and the famous Battle of El Alamein, where he achieved a decisive victory against the Axis forces led by General Erwin Rommel. Montgomery also discusses his leadership during the Allied invasion of Normandy (D-Day) and the subsequent campaign in Northwest Europe, where he led the British and Canadian forces to victory against Nazi Germany. Throughout the memoirs, Montgomery reflects on the challenges of high command, the personalities of other Allied leaders like General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Winston Churchill, and the strategic decisions that shaped the outcome of the war. His accounts provide valuable historical insights into the military and political landscape of the time and shed light on his leadership philosophy.
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A first edition, first printing of A History of Warfare by Montgomery of Alamein, published by Collins in 1968. A near fine copy signed by the author on the half title page in blue ink, in crimson cloth covered boards with gilt titling to the spine, fading to foot of the spine, fading to lower edge of front panel, pushing to corners, red top stain to text block. The near fine unclipped wrapper with pushing to upper and lower edge, chipping to spine tips, closed tear to upper edge of front panel and some browning throughout.
Montgomery, one of Britain’s most prominent military leaders, shares insights into his strategies, leadership style, and the key campaigns he was involved in. The memoir covers his early years, training, and service in various theatres of war, but it primarily focuses on his command of the British Eighth Army in North Africa and the famous Battle of El Alamein, where he achieved a decisive victory against the Axis forces led by General Erwin Rommel. Montgomery also discusses his leadership during the Allied invasion of Normandy (D-Day) and the subsequent campaign in Northwest Europe, where he led the British and Canadian forces to victory against Nazi Germany. Throughout the memoirs, Montgomery reflects on the challenges of high command, the personalities of other Allied leaders like General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Winston Churchill, and the strategic decisions that shaped the outcome of the war. His accounts provide valuable historical insights into the military and political landscape of the time and shed light on his leadership philosophy.
