General Sir Ivor Maxse's long life was filled with diverse experiences which included the Sudan Campaign in 1896-99, the Boer War and World War I. As a Divisional and Corps Commander and Inspector of Training in the BEF, he showed himself to be far ahead of his times, and pointed the way to the more skilful and effective tactics of the use of infantry in World War II. He was much admired by Liddell Hart and many other soldiers.
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General Sir Ivor Maxse's long life was filled with diverse experiences which included the Sudan Campaign in 1896-99, the Boer War and World War I. As a Divisional and Corps Commander and Inspector of Training in the BEF, he showed himself to be far ahead of his times, and pointed the way to the more skilful and effective tactics of the use of infantry in World War II. He was much admired by Liddell Hart and many other soldiers.
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8vo. xi, [1], 244 pp. Numerous photos. Brown boards, gilt lettrng, w/ d.j., NF/NF copy. First edition of this excellent biography about the outstanding trainer of troops and impressive World War I commander. His success in training the 18th Division in the Kitchener army allowed it to be one of the few divisions to succeed on the Somme, and how he developed tactics for infantry that would be later employed in World War II.
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Light foxing to page edges Good condition is defined as: a copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
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Very Good. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 244 p. An account of the life and military experiences of General Sir Ivor Maxse. He served in the Sudan Campaign in 1896-99, the Boer War and World War I. As a Divisional and Corps Commander and Inspector of Training in the BEF, he suggested new ways of using infantry.
