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[Guest]

Hi, I'm new to this forum and this is my first post, hello to all. I'm looking for a book based on a series of letters written by a British General to his Lieutenant/son. The son was recovering in hospital from a wound received in combat. The subject of the letters was a series of tactical lessons intended to make the son more prepared when he returned to the front. This book is non-fiction.

 

I know that the book exists, but can not accurately remember either the title or author.  I have searched the internet without success, but with much frustration. I believe that it has been on line as a free pdf. If anyone can tell me the title and/or author, I would very much appreciate it.  It's location on-line would also be terrific, if known.

 

Thank you in advance.

[Dust Jacket Collector]

It could be ‘A General’s Letters to his son on obtaining his commission’, published anonymously by Cassell in 1917. It’s mostly about how to be an officer but as far as I can see the son wasn’t in hospital so maybe not this one.

[DavidOwen]

Here are some links

https://archive.org/details/ageneralsletter00zgoog/page/n7 The commission book

 

https://archive.org/details/ageneralsletters52640gut this one about Minor Tactics.

[David Filsell]

RWD,

I trust you will not mind me ponting out that it is worth knowing that it is always good to thank those courteous enough to offer help.

Regards

David