FOREWORD
Bill Brady is arguably one of the foremost South African writers of the present era on the military history of World War Two. A former Chairman of the Durban based South African Military History Society, Bill has done readers proud by writing and publishing this fascinating and educational book about some of the most recognisably famous and infamous 'Commanders of World War Two'.
The author has demonstrated, many times over, in his previously published works that he has the ability and sagaciousness to relate historical facts in an interestingly descriptive manner devoid of irrelevant detail. No less in this work.
In this book we can read about some of the prominent 'Commanders of World War Two' who strategically planned campaigns and battles, directed them, won and lost them and who even lost the war itself.
In addressing the strengths, weaknesses and idiosyncratic behaviours of the commanders, Bill enables the reader to gain insights into the working of their minds and to evaluate their actions following their decisions both good and bad.
This is a valuable work which should become a valuable addition to any historian's war history collection.
Graham L Coggin
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