VOM PRIVAT ZUM FELDMARSCHALL, Robertson, 1921. Indien, Burenkrieg, 1. Weltkrieg Zigarren
15,58 €
FROM PRIVATE TO FIELD-MARSHAL FIELD-MARSHAL SIR WILLIAM ROBERTSON CONSTABLE & Co 1921 1st edition. 23 x 15 cm. xix + 396 pp + photo plates + folding map. With ephemera relating to Robertson loosely inserted. William Robertson was born in Lincolnshire in 1860 and became a servant in the household of the Earl of Cardigan. In 1877 he decided upon a military career and enlisted as a trooper in the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers. He proved to be an outstanding soldier and encouraged by friends and officers of his regiment, Robertson earned a commission. This was an incredible achievement at the time since only 4 or 5 'rankers' were so promoted annually. Robertson transferred to the 3rd Dragoon Guards.
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