The Forgotten Victor: General Sir Richard O'Connor (1989) By John Baynes
 
British generals between Wellington and Montgomery tend to be vague, nebulous figures if not totally unknown to Americans. This is a fine biography of a man whose life story offers insight into British actions during WW II.
 
Study of the British general who was victorious in the Western Desert campaigns of 1940-41 victorious British general against the Italians in N. Africa was captured by the Germans; he escaped in 1943 to return to command troops in N. Europe. 
 
General Sir Richard O'Connor was recognised for his service to his country by the Queen appointing him as a Knight of the Thistle.
 
Hard Cover with Dust Cover
320 Pages
In Good Condition