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HARRIS - His Life and Times
Henry Probert
(384 pages) STK
Price $39.95
HB
The definitive biography of one of the most
controversial figures of World War II. Sir Arthur Harris remains the target
of criticism and vilification by many, while others believe the contribution
he and his men made to victory is grossly undervalued. Henry Probert's
critical but sympathetic new account gives an outstanding insight into a man
who combined leadership, professionalism and decisiveness with kindness,
humor and generosity. Probert examines Harris's life from youth in Rhodesia
to fighting in World War I, through his post-war years in South Africa and
England. He reveals how Harris did his job in RAF Bomber Command during
World War II, his leadership of his men in the face of appalling casualties,
his disagreements with higher authority, his role in directing the bombing
raids against Germany, and much more.
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