El Alamein: Desert Victory (1981) By John Strawson
 
Profusely illustrated with photographs and maps. The Battle of El Alamein in 1942 has often been described as a decisive victory. But what did it decide? It certainly brought about the retirement of Rommel's Panzerarmee. It enabled Churchill to ring the church bells for what was essentially a British victory. It confirmed Montgomery's mastery of a battle of attrition. John Strawson traces the background to the battle, tells us what the political and military leadership of both sides thought about it, described the battle's various phases, with frequent reminiscences from British, German and Italian soldiers, and sets the whole affair in its proper strategic place. With Bibliography and Index. 
 
Major General John Strawson, CBE was a British Army officer, best known for his service during the Second World War in the Middle East and Italy, and afterwards in Germany and Malaya.

Following the amalgamation of the 4th and 8th Hussars as The Queen's Royal Irish Hussars, he commanded the Regiment in Malaysia and Germany. For his leadership during the Borneo campaign he was invested O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire).

Later he commanded at brigade level and was Chief of Staff, United Kingdom Land Forces. For this latter service he was advanced to C.B.E. (Commander of the Order of the British Empire). He had previously been awarded the US Bronze Star for his leadership during the Italian campaign of 1944-45. In civilian life he became a prolific author, especially on military matters.
 
Hard Cover With Dust Jacket
191 pages
In Good Condition