OSPREY ELITE 98: BRITISH COMMANDERS OF WORLD
WAR II
by Ian Sumner.
Illustrated by Malcolm McGregor
This book
examines the key British commanders of World War II across
the three branches of service. As well being provided with
biographical details for each of the 24 commanders selected,
we are given fascinating insights into their personalities
and their style of command. Assessments of their combat
records and performances under pressure are also supplied.
Contemporary images and magnificent colour artworks provide
details of their uniforms, dress and appearance during
wartime service. The commanders brought to life by this book
include Auchinleck, Alan Brooke, Cunnigham, Freyberg,
Harris, Montgomery, Ramsay, Slessor, Slim, Tedder and
Urquhart.
New in card cover - 64pp, 8
colour plates, numerous b/w photographs
OSPREY ELITE 85: US COMMANDERS OF WORLD
WAR II (1)
ARMY AND USAAF
by James Arnold & Robert Hargis
To be a
successful commander requires experience, character,
tenacity and boldness. The ability to establish a good
rapport with both your staff and your men is also vital. The
real test comes in combat though, where a large proportion
of luck is involved, and lasting reputations can be formed
in a very brief and frenetic period. The key US commanders
of World War II were subject to (and often gratuitously
fostered) the projection of their 'characters', exploiting
the growing power of the media. This title examines the
careers, personalities and fortunes of the key US Army and
Air Force commanders of World War II.
New in card cover - 64pp, 8
colour plates, numerous b/w photographs
This title
examines the combat careers, personalities, uniforms, dress
and appearance of the key US naval and Marine commanders.
These men played a crucial role in the defeat of the Axis
powers, particularly in the Pacific theater during such
battles as Guadalcanal, Tarawa and Iwo Jima. Among those
covered are Holland Smith, Lemuel Shepherd, Roy S. Geiger,
John D. Bulkeley, Bull Halsey, Thomas Hart, Husband Kimmel,
Charles Lockwood, Marc A. Mitscher, Chester Nimitz, Norman
Scott, Raymond Spruance, Wade McCluskey, and Theodore
Wilkinson. Illustrated by Darko Pavlovic.
New in card cover - 64pp, 8
colour plates, numerous b/w photographs
by Gordon Williamson. Illustrated by Malcolm Mcgregor
In this
second of two selections of German World War II field
commanders the subjects range from the commanders-in-chief
and generals to younger officers whose fame and promotions
were earned in combat. Some were dedicated supporters of the
Nazi regime, others were motivated by patriotism and their
military training. Every commander has an individual colour
portrait by the respected World War II illustrator, Malcolm
McGregor.
New in card cover - 64pp, 8
colour plates, numerous b/w photographs