"An Officer, Not A Gentleman: Earned Both Praise..." Topic
2 Posts
All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.
Please use the Complaint button (!) to report problems on the forums.
For more information, see the TMP FAQ.
Back to the WWII Discussion Message Board
Areas of InterestWorld War Two on the Land
Featured Hobby News Article
Featured Link
Featured Ruleset
Featured Profile Article Paul Glasser reports from Spring Gathering V.
|
| Tango01 | 22 Jan 2019 11:34 a.m. PST |
… & Scorn From His British Comrades. "Men whose military careers stand out when they're serving and endure throughout history are often not the men who simply salute and say "yes, sir." Some of the greatest soldiers have bucked tradition, defied orders, and taken matters into their own hands. Often during their lifetimes, these tendencies cost them friendships and promotions, but their willingness to sacrifice personal gain for a greater good is precisely what makes them exceptional soldiers. One such man was Orde Charles Wingate, an officer who served in several British territories during World War II. His comrades recalled him as everything from eccentric to unorthodox, both potentially perilous characteristics during wartime. But his exploits earned him a legendary career and the rank of Major General before his untimely death in 1944…."
Main page
link
Amicalement
Armand
|
 Legion 4  | 22 Jan 2019 2:59 p.m. PST |
Yes, he really was quite an innovator and a military genius in his own right. |
|
