Isbn: 9781783316441 (1 résultats)

Etat : New. Softback 3 Volumes, 882pp in total N&MP Reprint of Original Editions Major-General F.C.Beatson CB was born in 1855 and joined the army in 1873. After a period of regimental soldiering he served as an instructor and Professor at the Staff College from 1889-1898. One of his more well-known pupils from that period was Douglas Haig. He served in South Africa 1899-1902 with his regiment and on the Staff, being wounded twice, mentioned in despatches and created a CB. He served as Deputy Adjutant-General in India, 1906-1910 and Director, Personal Services, War Office, August 1914-March 1916. The "Bidassoa and Nivelle" was his thrid and last book, appearing in 1931. General Beatson died in 1933. Book.…