A Generals Letters To His Son On Obtaining His Commission (1917)

By H. S. Smith Dorrien

Book Overview

""A General's Letters to His Son on Obtaining His Commission"" is a book written by H. S. Smith Dorrien in 1917. The book is a collection of letters written by a father, who is a General, to his son who is about to join the army. The letters are a guide for the young man on how to become a successful officer in the army. The book covers a wide range of topics from the basics of soldiering to the intricacies of military strategy. The General shares his personal experiences and insights on what it takes to be a good leader and how to gain the respect of your troops. The book also includes advice on how to maintain physical fitness and mental toughness, as well as how to deal with the challenges of war. The letters are written in a conversational style and are easy to understand. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in military history or wants to learn more about the life of a soldier.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104593238
• ISBN13: 9781104593230
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"