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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
1931 King Albert In The Great War WW1 Military History Book INSCRIBED by Swinton
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.
"Albert King of the Belgians in the Great War: His Military Activities and Experiences Set Down with His Approval (Boston & New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1931) by Lieutenant General Galet, translated by Sir Ernest Swinton, is a detailed and authoritative account of King Albert I's leadership during World War I. Written by his close military adviser, the book chronicles Albert's role as both sovereign and commander-in-chief of the Belgian Army from the German invasion in 1914 through to the Armistice in 1918. It portrays a monarch who refused to flee his country, sharing the hardships of his troops and commanding respect for his courage, discipline, and devotion to national independence. Through firsthand insights, maps, and strategic commentary, Galet reconstructs major campaigns on the Yser front, Belgium's military organization, and the King's steadfast defense of his nation amid overwhelming odds.
Beyond its military narrative, the book serves as both biography and testament to Albert's moral integrity and statesmanship. It reveals a leader whose quiet heroism and humanitarian concern earned admiration across Europe, contrasting sharply with the autocratic figures of the era. Swinton's English translation preserves the dignity and clarity of the original French text, making accessible a rare insider's view of Belgium's wartime resistance. Combining tactical precision with personal reflection, the volume stands as a respectful and historically significant tribute to one of World War I's most principled figures—an enduring example of leadership rooted in duty, humility, and honor."
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
