Corps commander (Unknown Binding)

by Brian Horrocks (Author)

Product Details

• Unknown Binding: 256 pages
• Publisher: Scribner (1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684153246
• ISBN-13: 978-0684153247
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,513,649 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A History Buff in AZ, June 10, 2001

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"A Corps is the highest formation in the British Army which fights the day to day tactical battles." These words open this book and from there General Horrocks and his co-authors take you though the hard-won battles fought by the famous XXX Corps from right after the Normandy invasion to the end of the war in Europe. This is, however, not just another "names and dates" history book about WWII. General Horrocks is more interested in conveying his personal view of the war from his unique perspective as a corps commander. In doing so he comes across as a very kind-hearted and gentle man caught up in a war which he hates but knows must be fought. General Horrocks is quick to admit his mistakes and is refreshingly humble in contrast to the more famous generals of the war such as Montgomery, Bradley and Patton. Unlike these titans, General Horrocks comes across as much more human in the compassion he displays for his men and the anguish he goes through when he must order them to their deaths. This is a good book for those interested in probing deeper into the history of the war in Europe but it is not a "typical" war story.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good companion to "A Full Life", December 1, 2008

By	M. Schroeder (Kansas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I ordered this book from Amazon.com because I had read his other book, A Full Life. Brian Horrocks is a great story teller. This book was all about his stint as a Corps Commander in Northwestern Europe. There are roughly 30 pages on Arnhem, which is very informative. You're all seen A Bridge Too Far, and this shows why the Brits didn't make it to the Paratroopers in Arnhem, there were too many Panzers in the way. The British Intelligence didn't believe the reports of their existence. What struck me was that Monte actually sent Horrocks home on leave during the Battle of the Bulge. Monte was already planning the next offensive and he wanted Horrocks well rested for it.