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A British Achilles: The Story of George, 2nd Earl Jellicoe: KBE, DSO, MC, FRS: Soldier, Diplomat, Politician

Categorie	Algemeen Militaria
Boeknummer	#322763-XB10
Titel	A British Achilles: The Story of George, 2nd Earl Jellicoe: KBE, DSO, MC, FRS: Soldier, Diplomat, Politician
Auteur	Windmill, Lorna Almonds
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Barnsley : Pen and Swords Military
Jaar van uitgave	2008
ISBN10	1844158810
ISBN13	9781844158812
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, illustrations in b/w, 8vo.
Samenvatting	Son of the victor of Jutland, George Jellicoe has enjoyed power and privilege but never shirked his duty. His war exploits are legendary and, as a founder member of Stirling's SAS and first Commander of the Special Boat Service, he saw action a-plenty. A brigadier at 26 with a DSO and MC he liberated Athens as the Germans withdrew and saved Greece from a Communist revolution. After the war Jellicoe joined the Foreign Office and worked with spies Burgess, Philby and Maclean in Washington and on the Soviet Desk. His political life saw him in the Cabinet of the Heath Government and he is frank with his biographer over the issues and characters of his fellow ministers. Jellicoe's Achilles heel is his weakness for, and attraction to, women. His resignation over an involvement with a prostitut... (Lees verder)e was a national scandal but he is refreshingly honest and devoid of self-justification. He remained an active member of the Lords pursuing a top level business career. A British Achilles is a superb biography of a major public figure and exemplary wartime soldier
Pagina's	278
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 10,00

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