This biography of Field Marshal Lord Roberts charts a remarkable life that spanned the apogee of the British Empire. During a diverse career, Roberts won the Victoria Cross, planned the strategic defence of India, turned the tide of war in South Africa, introduced army reform and campaigned for National Service

Books about Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, V.C.

Books about The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, V.C., K.G., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E., Field-Marshal and Commander-in-Chief: To the end of Lord Robert's Indian career

Books about From Lieutenant to Field-Marshal

A biography of the field marshal who fought in the suppresion of the Indian Mutiny (1857-58), was a combat leader in the Second Afghan War (1878-80) and the South African War (1899-1902), and was the last commander in chief of the British Army.