Description
A vivid and fascinating account of Britain and her Army since 1945, told by the former head of the British Army
About the Author
General the Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL served in the army from 1971-2009, during which time he led troops in Ireland and Kosovo and held the positions of Commander-in-Chief, Land Command and Chief of the General Staff. He is now Constable of the Tower of London, where he lives. His autobiography is Leading from the Front (Corgi, 2010).
Reviews
A vital read for any politician taking decisions about military intervention. -- Nia Griffith * The Times, must-read military books of the year *
An intriguing book, fearlessly pulling no punches, and thought-provoking at every turn -- Robert Fox * Evening Standard *
Essential reading...a book for the shelves of everyone who cares about British history and our future in the world * Mature Times *
Ambitious...to date, the best account of the British soldier and the role he or she has played since 1945 * Prospect *
Boots on the Ground is a crisply written and fascinating account not just of where the British Army has fought or peace-kept in the years since 1945 but of its place in a changing society too. A book of high value and great relevance. -- Lord Peter Hennessy
Ably and interestingly carries forward to the present day the story of the army as a key player in British national life. -- Corelli Barnett, author of 'Britain and Her Army'
Book Information
ISBN 9781781253816
Author General Lord Richard Dannatt
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint Profile Books Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 311g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 28mm