The Soldiers' General - Bert Hoffmeister at War (Hardcover, illustrated edition)

Self-doubt so plagued him that he suffered a nervous breakdown even before fighting his first combat action. But, by the end of the Second World War, Bert Hoffmeister had exorcised his anxieties, risen from Captain to Major-General, and won more awards than any Canadian officer in the war. Fighting from the invasion of Sicily in July 1943 to the final victory in Europe in May 1945, this native Vancouverite earned a reputation as a fearless commander on the battlefield - one who led from the front, one well loved by those he led. How did he do it? The Soldiers' General explains, in eloquent and accessible prose, how Hoffmeister conducted his business as a military commander. With an astute analytical eye, Delaney carefully dissects Hoffmeister's numerous battles to reveal how he managed and how he led, how he directed and how he inspired. An exemplary leader, Hoffmeister stood out among his contemporaries, not so much for his technical ability to move the chess pieces well; there were plenty who could do that. Rather, Bert Hoffmeister was exceptional for his ability to get the chess pieces to move themselves. commander to date, The Soldiers' General will appeal as much to the student of military history as it will to anyone in search of a good story.

General

Imprint:	University of British Columbia Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Series:	Studies in Canadian Military History
Release date:	April 2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	Douglas E. Delaney
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Sewn
Pages:	320
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7748-1148-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > General Books > Biography > General
LSN:	0-7748-1148-X
Barcode:	9780774811484

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