These Remain
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
From the cockpit of a biplane to the highest echelons of Allied command, These Remain is the memoir of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Slessor, one of Britain's most distinguished and intellectually formidable military leaders of the twentieth century. Published in 1969 by Michael Joseph, this autobiography chronicles his remarkable career spanning both World Wars and the early Cold War era, presenting a firsthand account of pivotal moments in aerial and strategic warfare — from anti-submarine operations in the Battle of the Atlantic to his role as Chief of the Air Staff. Slessor writes with the authority of a man who shaped history rather than merely observed it, weaving personal anecdote with sharp strategic analysis to produce a narrative that is as illuminating as it is compelling. His reflections on leadership, deterrence, and the nature of modern warfare carry a weight that transcends military memoir, offering readers a window into the political and moral complexities of mid-century Britain. For those drawn to the intersection of courage, intellect, and power, These Remain poses a quietly urgent question: what truly endures when the guns fall silent?
Author: Sir John Slessor
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
From the cockpit of a biplane to the highest echelons of Allied command, These Remain is the memoir of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Slessor, one of Britain's most distinguished and intellectually formidable military leaders of the twentieth century. Published in 1969 by Michael Joseph, this autobiography chronicles his remarkable career spanning both World Wars and the early Cold War era, presenting a firsthand account of pivotal moments in aerial and strategic warfare — from anti-submarine operations in the Battle of the Atlantic to his role as Chief of the Air Staff. Slessor writes with the authority of a man who shaped history rather than merely observed it, weaving personal anecdote with sharp strategic analysis to produce a narrative that is as illuminating as it is compelling. His reflections on leadership, deterrence, and the nature of modern warfare carry a weight that transcends military memoir, offering readers a window into the political and moral complexities of mid-century Britain. For those drawn to the intersection of courage, intellect, and power, These Remain poses a quietly urgent question: what truly endures when the guns fall silent?