by Anthony Clayton (Author)
An Army officer must lead men into frightening and dangerous situations and sometimes make them do things that they never thought they could do. This book recounts how British officers have led their men, and commanded their respect, from the days of Marlborough to the Second Iraq war of 2003. Anthony Clayton explores who the officers, men and now women, have been and are, where they came from, what ideals or traditions have motivated them, and their own perceptions of themselves. His account tells the fascinating story of how the role of the military officer evolved, illustrated by a selection of captivating images, and the personal memoirs, biographies and autobiographies of officers.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 374
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge The British Officer is an original, compelling and personal account of the role of regular officers in the British Army, from the Restoration to the present day.
Published: 25 Jul 2007
ISBN 10: 1405859016
ISBN 13: 9781405859011
Book Overview:
Clayton's book is a useful starting point for any student of the British army and its leaders.
- Keith Surridge, Independent Scholar