The Military Life & Times of General Sir Miles Dempsey

British army officers during WWII were regarded by their American Allies as being either bombastic or reserved. Miles Dempsey fell into the latter category and was admired for his judgement, plus his opinion was respected by the American commanders. This biography explains how he reached the very pinnacle in a military career that included service in WWI, where he was gassed, and rising to command the British Second Army during the Normandy Campaign.

Montgomery was his superior officer, but Dempsey was the brains behind many of the decisions, such as Operation Bluecoat, which led to the British army’s breakout from Normandy. Earlier in the war, he had helped plan the invasion of Sicily and then served in Italy. He knew how to get the best out of people, especially Corps Commanders such as Horrocks and O’Connor, and got the job done. This book gives him the recognition he richly deserves.

Title:

The Military Life & Times of General Sir Miles Dempsey

Publisher:

Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire

ISBN:

9 781399014489

Price:

£14.99