1931 King Albert In The Great War WW1 Military History Book INSCRIBED by Swinton

1931 King Albert In The Great War WW1 Military History Book INSCRIBED by SwintonAlbert King Of The Belgians In The Great War - His Military Activities And Experiences Set Down With His ApprovalBy Lieutenant General GaletTranslated by Sir Ernest SwintonPublished by Houghton Mifflin Company: Boston and New York 1931 1st EditionFeatures: Foldout Maps + Handwritten inscription from the translator, Sir Ernest Swinton. Major-General Sir Ernest Dunlop Swinton, KBE, CB, DSO (1868 - 1951) was a British Army officer who played a part in the development and adoption of the tank during the First World War. He was also a war correspondent and author of several short stories on military themes. He is credited, along with fellow officer Lieutenant-Colonel Walter Dally Jones, with having initiated the use of the word "tank" as a code-name for the first British, tracked, armoured fighting vehicles.""Albert I (1875 - 1934) was King of the Belgians from 23 December 1909 until his death in 1934. He is popularly referred to as the Knight King or Soldier King in Belgium in reference to his role during World War I."Dustjacket with damage and broadly held together by the outer cover sleeve. Cover with some staining as shown. Inscribed by the books translator as per description notes. Light foxing present. A nice copy with great provenance. Please study photos to further understand condition.Size 24.5cm x 17cm x 5cm - 341 pages

Albert King Of The Belgians In The Great War - His Military Activities And Experiences Set Down With His Approval

By Lieutenant General Galet

Translated by Sir Ernest Swinton

Published by Houghton Mifflin Company: Boston and New York 1931 1st Edition

Features: Foldout Maps + Handwritten inscription from the translator, Sir Ernest Swinton.

Major-General Sir Ernest Dunlop Swinton, KBE, CB, DSO (1868 - 1951) was a British Army officer who played a part in the development and adoption of the tank during the First World War. He was also a war correspondent and author of several short stories on military themes. He is credited, along with fellow officer Lieutenant-Colonel Walter Dally Jones, with having initiated the use of the word "tank" as a code-name for the first British, tracked, armoured fighting vehicles."

"Albert I (1875 - 1934) was King of the Belgians from 23 December 1909 until his death in 1934. He is popularly referred to as the Knight King or Soldier King in Belgium in reference to his role during World War I."

Dustjacket with damage and broadly held together by the outer cover sleeve. Cover with some staining as shown. Inscribed by the books translator as per description notes. Light foxing present. A nice copy with great provenance. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 24.5cm x 17cm x 5cm - 341 pages