Second Hand Over My Shoulder
Author : Major-General Sir Ernest D. Swinton
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Condition
Dust Jacket Condition: Not present
A solid and attractive hardback copy in Very good condition overall, showing visible age-related wear and rubbing to the green cloth boards, particularly around the edges and extremities. The binding appears firm and secure, and the pages remain generally clean and well preserved. Light foxing is present in places and there is a neat previous owner inscription to the front endpaper. Well illustrated throughout and remaining a very presentable reading and reference copy.
Details
General - Pages : 282 | Images : Illustrated throughout with photographs and maps, adding visual context to Swinton’s military experiences and career. | Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton | Place of Publication : United Kingdom | Language : English
Hardback - Year of Publication : 1951 | Edition : First Edition | Size : 220mm x 150mm
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Over My Shoulder is the engaging autobiography of Major-General Sir Ernest D. Swinton, one of the most influential military thinkers of the twentieth century and a key figure in the development of tank warfare. Looking back across a remarkable career, Swinton reflects on his experiences as soldier, observer and military innovator, offering personal insight into events and personalities that shaped modern warfare.
Covering service in India, South Africa and the First World War, the book combines memoir with military history and provides readers with a fascinating first-hand perspective on a rapidly changing world. Enhanced by photographs and illustrations throughout, this remains an appealing work for collectors of military memoirs and enthusiasts of early armoured warfare.
