And We Shall Shock Them: The British Army In The Second World War
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From the deserts of North Africa to the frozen forests of Northwest Europe, And We Shall Shock Them chronicles the full sweep of the British Army's campaign through the Second World War — its triumphs, catastrophes, and the hard-won lessons of modern industrial warfare. David Fraser, himself a distinguished soldier and military historian, presents a rigorous and authoritative account of how Britain's land forces were forged, tested, and ultimately transformed between 1939 and 1945, tracing the arc from the chaotic retreats of 1940 through to the final Allied victories. Fraser's narrative goes beyond mere operational history, illuminating the strategic tensions between commanders, the institutional failures and reforms that shaped British doctrine, and the extraordinary courage demanded of ordinary soldiers. His prose is precise and commanding, reflecting the dual perspective of a practitioner and a scholar, and his analysis of command culture remains as relevant today as when it was first written. For anyone seeking to understand how Britain fought its most consequential war, this is an indispensable and searching account that refuses easy consolation.
Author: David Fraser
Format: Hardback
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
From the deserts of North Africa to the frozen forests of Northwest Europe, And We Shall Shock Them chronicles the full sweep of the British Army's campaign through the Second World War — its triumphs, catastrophes, and the hard-won lessons of modern industrial warfare. David Fraser, himself a distinguished soldier and military historian, presents a rigorous and authoritative account of how Britain's land forces were forged, tested, and ultimately transformed between 1939 and 1945, tracing the arc from the chaotic retreats of 1940 through to the final Allied victories. Fraser's narrative goes beyond mere operational history, illuminating the strategic tensions between commanders, the institutional failures and reforms that shaped British doctrine, and the extraordinary courage demanded of ordinary soldiers. His prose is precise and commanding, reflecting the dual perspective of a practitioner and a scholar, and his analysis of command culture remains as relevant today as when it was first written. For anyone seeking to understand how Britain fought its most consequential war, this is an indispensable and searching account that refuses easy consolation.