Soldier's Glory, being 'Rough Notes of an Old Soldier', by Major-General Sir George Bell, arranged and edited by his kinsman Brian Stuart

George Bell

Publication Date: 1956

About this Item

"To Major E.N. Millington with best wishes. [signed] R. W. Barker Manlius School 1956 Soldier's Glory: Being 'Rough Notes of an Old Soldier' is a memoir by Major-General Sir George Bell, arranged and edited by his kinsman Brian Stuart. First published in the early 20th century, the book is a compelling firsthand account of Bell s long and distinguished military career during the 19th century. Drawing from Bell s own journals and letters, the memoir offers vivid descriptions of key battles and campaigns, including his experiences in the Peninsular War under the Duke of Wellington and later actions in Canada and India. Beyond battlefield accounts, Bell reflects on the life of a soldier, the moral questions of war, and the changes in military practice over time. Rich in detail and personal insight, Soldier s Glory serves both as a valuable historical document and a portrait of a courageous, reflective, and principled British officer during a transformative period in British military history. Major General Ray Wehnes Barker (December 10, 1889 June 28, 1974) was a United States Army officer of the Allied Forces, and served in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. Barker was a key member of the combined United States-British group, which became known as COSSAC (Chief of Staff to the Supreme Allied Commander). This group planned the Battle of Normandy, codenamed "Operation Overlord", also known as D-Day, which liberated Nazi-occupied France. He served as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the European Theater from 1943 to 1944, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Soldier's Glory, being 'Rough Notes of an Old Soldier', by Major-General Sir George Bell, arranged and edited by his kinsman Brian Stuart
• Publication Date: 1956
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Non-Fiction
  • History
  • Military History