Mike Snook

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How Can Man Die Better

The Secrets of Isandlwana Revealed

Beschreibung

Wednesday 22 January 1879 was one of the most dramatic days in the long and distinguished history of the British Army. At noon a massive Zulu host attacked the 24th Regiment in its encampment at the foot of the mountain of Isandlwana, a distinctive feature that bore an eerie resemblance to the Sphinx badge of the outnumbered redcoats. This is a uni

Autor

Born in Monmouthshire, Lieutenant Colonel Mike Snook is a lifelong professional soldier. After graduating successively from Leicester University and Sandhurst, he was commissioned into the Royal Regiment of Wales in 1984. Since then he has served all around the world, including active service in regimental and staff appointments in Afghanistan, Bosnia, South Armagh and Belfast. In recent years he has worked as a British military adviser in South Africa and as the Chief Instructor of the Tactical Intelligence Branch at the Defence College of Intelligence. Presently on the HQ staff at the Defence Academy, he is utilizing his spare time to read for a PhD.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Juni 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 232mm x 159mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 452g
• ISBN-13: 9781848325814
• ISBN-10: 1848325819
• Artikelnr.: 30968133