Peter de la billiere biography books

Displaying 1 - 10 of 10 reviews. John Winterson. First, he gives a fine overview of what the life and career of a successful Post-War army officer — albeit a far from typical one — actually involves. Second, he shows how the Special Air Service is different. During that period, the SAS evidently developed a lot from its improvisational roots, becoming far more professional, but its constant values, reiterated throughout the book, are initiative, delegation, and independent thought — combined with a definite ruthless streak.

With due respect to Sir Peter, one cannot help feeling that, in a different time and place, he might have made a very successful buccaneer. Initially, I found it interesting and rather amusing but as it progressed I got the feeling that the author was somewhat pompous and arrogant, especially when he continually referred to the squadron and sabre members as "His" or "My" men - an inferred ownership.

It is a real pity that some of the lessons that he had learned in his earlier years with the Regiment And which he vehemently espoused were totally forgotten when it came to the Gulf war with the consequence that good men lost their lives for little or no gain. This is an excellent accompaniment to this book as it far better written, more detailed and also calls into question some of the recollections and decisions made by PDB in his book.

One further point is this; The deeper one gets into the book the more it's like a name dropping exercise and a Who's Who of people he can call his friends. In my opinion this man is a military genius Much the same has been said of Montgommery A good man. He had to stand up to Swartzkopf to get respect for his soldiers and his nation.

Peter de la billiere biography books

He is a true patriot and a general who cares about his troops. If I was a soldier, I would follow this man anywhere. Dan Cohen. Retrieved 26 July The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 16 January Retrieved 16 December Archived from the original on 2 September Retrieved 9 July Amazon UK. Archived from the original on 16 March Further reading [ edit ].

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