Leading from the Front
An autobiography
- Paperback
544 pages
- Release Date
15 June 2011
Summary
The frank-speaking autobiography of one of Britain’s most respected military leaders
General Sir Richard Dannatt’s distinguished career in the army has spanned thirty-eight years and seen him serve in many different theatres of conflict, from Northern Ireland (where he was awarded the Military Cross) to Bosnia and Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. His experiences have forged an unwavering loyalty to the fighting British soldier.
As Chief of the General Staff, he was given overall …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780552162616 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0552162612 |
| Author: | Richard Dannatt, General Sir Richard Dannatt |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Corgi Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 544 |
| Release Date: | 15 June 2011 |
| Weight: | 367g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 127mm x 32mm |
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Critics Review
A passionate and searingly honest account of four decades of army service, it offers both a sober caution of the past and a carefully thought-out blueprint for the future
A passionate and searingly honest account of four decades of army service, it offers both a sober caution of the past and a carefully thought-out blueprint for the future – Saul David * Sunday Telegraph *
In this book, Sir Richard Dannatt has some thoughtful things to say not only about the past but also about the future shape of our forces. No one can read it without being reminded that we need, as a country, to take the military covenant with our forces with the utmost seriousness – Richard Harries * Church Times *
About The Author
Richard Dannatt
General Sir Richard Dannatt is one of the most respected British Generals of modern times. He stepped down from the position of Chief of the General Staff in August 2009. In the same year he was appointed by the Queen to the position of Constable of the Tower of London. In January 2011 he entered the House of Lords as a Crossbench Peer.
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