Monash As Military Commander
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: P. A. Pedersen
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne U. P. Melbourne, 1985
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Peter Pedersen’s Monash as Military Commander presents a commanding military biography of Sir John Monash, charting his evolution from militia officer to one of the most effective generals on the Western Front. The book argues that Monash’s engineering background and civilian leadership experience directly shaped his tactical innovations and operational precision during World War I. Pedersen details Monash’s pivotal role in battles such as Hamel, Amiens, and the breaching of the Hindenburg Line, illustrating how his strategic acumen and meticulous planning led to decisive Allied victories. The study positions Monash not only as Australia’s foremost military leader but also as a commander of international stature, capable of integrating infantry, artillery, and air power in ways that redefined modern warfare. With rigorous analysis and authoritative insight, this volume stands as a cornerstone in Australian military historiography.
Author: P. A. Pedersen
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne U. P. Melbourne, 1985
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Peter Pedersen’s Monash as Military Commander presents a commanding military biography of Sir John Monash, charting his evolution from militia officer to one of the most effective generals on the Western Front. The book argues that Monash’s engineering background and civilian leadership experience directly shaped his tactical innovations and operational precision during World War I. Pedersen details Monash’s pivotal role in battles such as Hamel, Amiens, and the breaching of the Hindenburg Line, illustrating how his strategic acumen and meticulous planning led to decisive Allied victories. The study positions Monash not only as Australia’s foremost military leader but also as a commander of international stature, capable of integrating infantry, artillery, and air power in ways that redefined modern warfare. With rigorous analysis and authoritative insight, this volume stands as a cornerstone in Australian military historiography.