Must an authorised biography always become a hagiography? This one does which is a pity because it is well written for the lay reader (Miller is a journalist by trade) and it is fast paced. But it adds little more than can be found in Slim's own masterful Defeat into Victory. Uncle Bill lacks balance and nuance (and maps!) but does nothing to harm Slim's reputation as one of this country's finest generals ever.
(Jeremy Miller - bwl 70 Autumn 2013 ) |
