And We Shall Shock Them

SUBTITLED : ` The British Army in the Second World War '. In his introduction the author provides the note that he is not undertaking a campaign by campaign strategic analysis -rather he acknowledges the Army's character. While he honours Greeks, Indians, French and Poles, he seems to ignore the Canadians. 397 pages plus a long Appendix and an INDEX. A dozen (ish) MAPS and a few b/w photos at center - help Fraser make his point(s). Learn more about : Gort, Gondar, Chindits, Brigadier Orde Wingate, Ortona, and Mareth Line. Cond : Boards are black with gilt lettering - spine only. End-papers are white. D.J. is black with red decoration and white lettering. Tight, bright, square and clean. No tears. No names, No marks. Last 15 pages have a subtle crease down their length - publisher (?). Quote (p. 121) : " At dawn on 9'th December 4'th Indian Division attacked the camp at Nibeiwa, achieving complete surprise. The effect of the tanks was devastating and all was over in an hour. Tummar West, the next camp in O'Connor's sequence, fell to the same ._._._. ." Size: Octavo.…