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A Most Diplomatic General
The Life of General Lord Robertson of Oakridge Bt Gcb Gbe Kcmg Kcvo Dso Mc 1896-1974
by David Williamson
ISBN: 1857531809
ISBN-13: 9781857531800
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Potomac Books Inc
Published date: 1997
Size: 6.5 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 1.35 pounds
Pages: 265
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A Most Diplomatic General: The Life of General Lord Robertson of Oakridge Bt, GCB, GBE, KCMG, KCVO, DSO, MC, 1896-1974
Williamson, D. G
very good, very good Brassey's London c1996 First English First? 25 cm, 265, illus., sticker residue on DJ Robertson was responsible for masterminding the organization of supplies during the campaigns in the Western Desert in North Africa and in Italy during World War II. While he was British High Commissioner in Germany, he helped to plan the Berlin Airlift. ( more information) Offered by Ground Zero Books, Ltd. (United States)
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A Most Diplomatic General: The Life of General Lord Robertson of Oakridge Bt, GCB, GBE, KCMG, KCVO, DSO, MC, 1896-1974
Williamson, D. G
very good, very good Brassey's London c1996 1st English First? 25 cm, 265, references, index, some sticker residue to DJ Biography of a gifted staff officer who was responsible for masterminding the organization of suppies in the western desert in North Africa and in Italy during World War II. After the war Lord Robertson held key positions in Germany, and helped plan the Berlin Airlift. ( more information) Offered by Ground Zero Books, Ltd. (United States)
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