The Soldiers' General: Bert Hoffmeister at War (Studies in Canadian Military History) [Hardcover]

Douglas E. Delaney (Author)

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ISBN-10: 077481148X | ISBN-13: 978-0774811484 | Publication Date: April 14, 2005

By the end of the Second World War, Bert Hoffmeister had risen from Captain to Major-General and won more awards than any Canadian officer in the war. This native Vancouverite earned a reputation as a fearless commander on the battlefield – one who led from the front, one well loved by those he led. With an astute analytical eye, Delaney carefully dissects Hoffmeister’s numerous battles to reveal how he managed and how he led, how he directed and how he inspired.

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"I’ve been asked to host a TV documentary on outstanding, unconventional leader-generals from around the world. My choice for Canada? Bert Hoffmeister! Read The Soldiers’ General and you will understand why." -- Lewis MacKenzie, OOnt, MSC,CD, Major General (ret’d)

"Canadian military historians have been waiting for someone to do this study – and they will be well satisfied with the results. Delaney is intuitively, intellectually, and experientially comfortable with his subject, and I would not consider my personal library complete without this book." -- Stephen Harris, co-editor of Warrior Chiefs: Perspectives on Senior Canadian Military Leaders

"This biography is outstanding, and will set the standard for future studies. It should be read by all those interested in Canadian military history, but will have an especially strong appeal to serving and recently retired members of the Canadian Forces, because of the discussion of leadership and command issues." -- Terry Copp, author of Fields of Fire: The Canadians in Normandy --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Douglas E. Delaney is an assistant professor of History at the Royal Military College of Canada, and Infantry Officer (Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 299 pages
• Publisher: Univ of British Columbia Pr (April 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 077481148X
• ISBN-13: 978-0774811484
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,300,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Soldier's General LTG Bertram Hoffmeister, October 15, 2010

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This review is from: The Soldiers General: Burt Hoffmeister at War (Studies in Canadian Military History) (Paperback)

A very critical study on a Canadian General Officer. LTG Hoffmeister proved himself on the battlefields of Sicily,Italy and N.W. Europe. Never a political general like many of Canadians Generals tend to be, he was in the thick of it and had earned the respect of British, American allies. This book is a tribute to a real hero that most Canadians don't know about.