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Loyal to empire
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- Book Synopsis
- Winston Churchill did not describe General Sir Charles Monro in the most glowing terms. Referring to Monro's brave decision to recommend a withdrawal from the Gallipoli disaster, Churchill said: 'He came, he saw, he capitulated.' Monro was one of a handful of senior officers selected to command a division with the British Expeditionary Force in 1914 and also led a corps on the Western Front as the war progressed. After Gallipoli he was instrumental in supporting the war effort from India as commander-in-chief and was directly involved in the aftermath of the Amritsar massacre by Brigadier General Dyer. His earlier life included distinguished service on the North West Frontier and in South Africa, and he was responsible for dramatically improving tactics within the army. Loyal to Empire brings to life the interesting character of General Monro, perhaps the least well known of all the British First World War commanders, and reassesses the legacy of his important military contributions.
- About The Author
- PATRICK CROWLEY is a historian and battlefield tour guide. He retired after thirty-four years' service in the Queen's Regiment and Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment and was awarded the American Meritorious Service Medal for his service in Iraq. His other publications include A Guide to the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, Kut 1916 and Loyal to Empire (The History Press, 2016).
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780750965996
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- The History Press, (02 May 2016)
- Number of Pages
- 351
- Weight
- 894 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 163 x 26 mm
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