War and Peace: The Life and Times of General Sir Richard Barrons

An intimate perspective on war and leadership, blending historical analysis with personal insights and human stories from the front lines.

The events are set out not just from a high command perspective but from grass-roots, with all the human suffering, trauma, compassion and even survival. There is real compassion and human understanding, especially in Bosnia, with sufferings of all sides.

The writing is attractive and very readable , modest, self-effacing, honest, with hints of P G Wodehou...