Alanbrooke

Equally, Alanbrooke (who would later become Chief of the Imperial General Staff) writes with the melancholy knowledge of a man returning to the bloody fields of his youth.

In Praise of Neville Chamberlain 2009

Alanbrooke had to rein in Churchill on many occasions to avoid disaster, and Churchill had the good sense and respect to listen.

General Dannatt = Government of all the talents? Jeff 2009

I think it was Field Marshall Alan Brooke, not Alanbrooke, as he wasn't given his peerage until after the war. ndm

John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009

Equally, Alanbrooke (who would later become Chief of the Imperial General Staff) writes with the melancholy knowledge of a man returning to the bloody fields of his youth.

John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009

“I told him of the fears”: Alanbrooke, War Diaries, p.

Human Smoke Nicholson Baker 2008

Alanbrooke had become one of the principal supporters of SOE's Plan Holland.

between silk and cyanide Marks, Leo 1998

I made a note to remind Father to give Alanbrooke a discount on his bird books.

between silk and cyanide Marks, Leo 1998

I knew Alanbrooke had a passion for books on ornithology and that most of his library had come from 84.

between silk and cyanide Marks, Leo 1998

Commenting that Alanbrooke was a real 'Mensch' with no side to him at all, Father retrieved the letter from me, picked up his pen (he could write more quickly than most people could type), and began composing his reply.

between silk and cyanide Marks, Leo 1998

Viscount Alanbrooke (1833-1963), British field marshal, chief of the imperial general staff (1941-1946).

The Nobel Peace Prize 1953 - Presentation Speech 1953