The Embattled General
Sir Richard Turner and the First World War
A re-evaluation of a controversial Canadian general that overturns much of what is known about him.
Description
Lieutenant-General Sir Richard Turner (1871-1961) was a capable but controversial Canadian general who played a critical role in the development of the Canadian Corps up to 1917 and contributed significantly to its success thereafter. Despite his many accomplishments (including being awarded the Victoria Cross), Turner is often portrayed as a political appointee and repeated failure—representations that ignore, minimize, or misconstrue his successes as a combat commander and head of Canadian forces in England. In The Embattled General, William Stewart reveals Turner’s tactical, operational, and administrative contributions to the Canadian war effort.
Reviews
“Through a balanced, chronological narrative, Stewart not only effectively relates the wartime career of his subject, but also studies the evolution of the Canadian Army in the course of the conflict. ” William Rawling, author of Surviving Trench Warfare a
“Through a balanced, chronological narrative, Stewart not only effectively narrates the wartime career of his subject, but also studies the evolution of the Canadian Army in the course of the conflict. ” William Rawling, author of The Gunners of Canada, Volume III