John North (1) (1894–1973)

Sadly a very disappointing read. Much is left for desiring in these memoirs. They don’t offer much new or controversial information, which usual makes memoirs readable. They are lacking details and I was a bit frustrated that they wasn’t present chronological and only dealt with his campaigns. Furthermore they are mostly ghostwritten. I can’t help thinking that that Alexander’s reputation would have been better served without them or have been much improved had he bothered to write some interesting memoirs.… (more)