Kippenberger: an Inspired New Zealand Commander by Glyn Harper (English) Paperba

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Major General Sir Howard Karl Kippenberger, KBE, CB, DSO and Bar, ED, was an exceptional New Zealander and one of the truly great military commanders of World War Two. Here Glyn Harper examines his formative years, including his WW1 experiences, and shows how they influenced his style of leadership and performances on the battlefield.

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Major General Sir Howard Karl Kippenberger, KBE, CB, DSO and Bar, ED, was an exceptional New Zealander and one of the truly great military commanders of World War two. Here Glyn Harper examines his formative years, including his WW1 experiences, and shows how they influenced his style of leadership and performances on the battlefield. Beginning with the ill-fated Greek expedition of 1941 and the disaster in Crete, the book covers events in North Africa and the Italian Campaign. Known affectionately by the men as Kip, his military career ended abruptly when he stepped on a mine at Monte Cassino and lost both feet. However that wasn't the end of his story, and he led an interesting and significant career post-war. First published in hardback in in 1997, Glyn Harper's book has become a deserving classic and is now available in a new format.

Author Biography

Glyn Harper is Professor of War Studies at Massey University and is General Editor of the Centenary History series. Formerly a lieutenant colonel in the New Zealand Army, he is now one of NZ's best-known military historians and the author of 19 books, many of which have achieved best-seller status.

Details ISBN1869505573 Author Glyn Harper Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand) Year 2005 ISBN-10 1869505573 ISBN-13 9781869505578 Format Paperback Subtitle an Inspired New Zealand Commander Place of Publication Auckland Country of Publication New Zealand DEWEY 355.02 Imprint HarperCollins Publishers Short Title Kippenberger Language English Media Book Pages 328 Publication Date 2005-04-06 Illustrator Simona Bursi Birth 1968 Affiliation Bond University Position Associate Director Qualifications Ph.D. Audience General AU Release Date 2005-04-05 NZ Release Date 2005-03-03 We've got this

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