Auchinleck: The Lonely Soldier

by Philip Warner

Book Overview

Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck was born in India and raised in conditions of near poverty. Yet his talent ensured his career flourished despite his Indian Army background and he was the first Commander of 8th Army in North Africa. Despite great political interference, he stopped Rommel's Afrika Corps at 1st Alamein only to be sacked by Churchill.

After a spell in the wilderness he became C in C India during the dark period of Partition...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844153843
• ISBN13: 9781844153848
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.5"