Publisher's Synopsis
Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson V2: His Life and Diaries is a comprehensive biography of the British Army officer Henry Wilson, written by C.E. Callwell. The book is the second volume of a two-volume set and covers the later years of Wilson's life, including his time as Chief of the Imperial General Staff during World War I and his assassination in 1922. The book draws on Wilson's personal diaries, as well as other primary sources, to provide an in-depth look at his life and career. It explores his military accomplishments, including his service in the Boer War and his role in the development of the British Army's tactics and strategy during World War I. The book also delves into Wilson's personal life, including his marriage to Cecil Mary Wray and his relationships with other important figures of the time, such as Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George. Overall, Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson V2: His Life and Diaries is a fascinating and detailed portrait of one of the most important military figures of the early 20th century.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.