OLIVER LEESE
Rowland Ryder
ISBN 10: 0241120241 ISBN 13: 9780241120248
Published by Hamish Hamilton, 1987
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(Subject: Political & Biographies - General) Fading on d/w. The life of Lt.General Sir Oliver Leese who served with the Coldstream Guards in WWI, was wounded and decorated. During WWII he was Deputy Chief of Staff in 1940 and ensured the successful evacuation of the BEF from Dunkirk. He formed and trained the Guards Armoured Division, became a Corps Commander in North Africa and Sicily, and the 8th Army in Italy, going on to become C in C Allied Land Force South East Asia. His greatest triumph was the capture of Rangoon, one of the most remarkable of campaigns. (Published: 1987) (Publisher: Hamish Hamilton) (ISBN: 0241120241) (Pagination: xii + 308pp, 17 ills, 5 maps.) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX. Seller Inventory # 5527-01
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Rose to command the armour at El Alamein and the invasion of Italy. 308pp. ph & plan illus. hardcover in D.J. all fine cond.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: OLIVER LEESE
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication Date: 1987
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included