The Memoirs of Field-Marshal The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, K.G.

London England: Collins, 1958. Shelf wear to edge of D/J. Fifty years ago Bernard Law Montgomery joined the Royal Warwickshire Regiment as a subaltern, choosing that regiment mainly because of its attractive cap badge, and relatively inexpensive standard of living. He now retires as Field-Marshal after a continuous Army service unequalled in duration in modern times and unsurpassed in the grave perils of two world wars which have confronted the country he has served so faithfully. The book which Field-Marshal Montgomery has now written has certain salient features. It is first and foremost an autobiography, every word of which has been written by the author. (Incidentally, the original manuscript was written entirely in pencil) As an autobiography it is not be any means simply concerned with the conduct of World War II. It covers the boyhood and early years of the author and over a third of the book is concerned with the post-war period. One can foresee this book being read generations hence; by the youth of the nation for its simple faith as well as its inspiring patriotism, by soldiers for the lessons which it inculcates in the art of leadership, the basic principles of which can be applied equally well to civilian life, and by everyone who wishes to recall the tremendous impact of these historic years. Illustrated. . Third Impression. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardback.