THE TURN OF THE TIDE 1939-1943: A HISTORY OF THE WAR YEARS FROM NOTES OF FIELD MARSHAL THE VISCOUNT ALANBROOKE

This auction is for an interesting read called “The Turn of the Tide” 1939 – 1943: A study based on the Diaries & Autobiographical Notes of Field Marshal The Viscount Alanbrooke K.G, O,M.

First published in 1957, with World War Two still relatively fresh in the global memory, it chronicles the journey of Field Marshal, The Viscount Alanbrooke, from his role as a Corps Commander in the ill-fated British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in Belgium & France during 1939-40 through until “The Turn of the Tide” in 1943, when the Allies slowly but surely wrested the initiative from their Axis enemies.

To the casual observer Lord Alanbrooke appeared to be a man of iron, perfectly sure of himself & supremely competent. The diaries reveal the strains & stresses to which he was subjected & the very human side of this great man.”

Alanbrooke’s honest & thoughtful diaries provides the reader a vivid story

Hardcover – 3rd Impression 1957 – 766 Pages – Black & White Illustrations

Contents –

Prelude: A Partnership in Genius Part One: The Day when Heaven was Falling Defenceless Island The Saving of the Army The Fall of France The Stronghold Winter o our Discontest Part Two: The Winning of the Initiative The C.I.G.S Search for a Plan Hands across the Sea A Momentous Journey Attack Casablanca Trident Return to Europe Quebec Acknowledgements Index

In good vintage condition. Paper has split revelling the cloth spine front & back cover. Wear consistent with age & use

A Fascinating & Unique Chronology of the War – An Interesting & Vivid Read!

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