Hollow Heroes: An Unvarnished Look at the Wartime Careers of Churchill, Montgomery and Mountbatten

by Michael Arnold

Book Overview

The book reveals the truths behind the conventional images of three of Great Britain's primary military leaders during and immediately after the Second World War. In each case there was a totally different side to each man, which demonstrates that a great deal of their reputation was built on contrived results, deception and dishonesty.

It examines the influence and impediment of "class" on the performance of the British Army in World War II,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1612002730
• ISBN13: 9781612002736
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Casemate
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"