Between the wars Robertson developed his skills, gaining a reputation as an extremely capable and devoted training officer, although during World War Two he was known as much for his displays of bombast and egotism as for his victories. In 1946 he was sent to Japan to command a multinational Commonwealth force and his work there was much admired, althought the Commonwealth occupation force never realised its original aims. Few of those who knew him are ambivalent about Red Robbie, but he will be remembered as 'a true personality, a character, and a grand leader of men.' Australian Brass makes an important contribution to military biography. It will be of interest to readers of Australian history and all those interested in the Commonwealth occupation of Japan.
The Career of Lieutenant General Sir Horace Robertson
Between the wars Robertson developed his skills, gaining a reputation as an extremely capable and devoted training officer, although during World War Two he was known as much for his displays of bombast and egotism as for his victories. In 1946 he was sent to Japan to command a multinational Commonwealth force and his work there was much admired, althought the Commonwealth occupation force never realised its original aims. Few of those who knew him are ambivalent about Red Robbie, but he will be remembered as 'a true personality, a character, and a grand leader of men.' Australian Brass makes an important contribution to military biography. It will be of interest to readers of Australian history and all those interested in the Commonwealth occupation of Japan.
- ISBN:
- 9780521401579
- 9780521401579
- Category:
- Warfare & defence
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 26-06-1992
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Country of origin:
- United Kingdom
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions (mm):
- 234x156x16mm
- Weight:
- 0.56kg
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