About the Author

Roger Parkinson obtained his B.A. in War Studies at King's College, London University. For seven years he was defence corresponent for The Scotsman. He is the author of many books including Clausewitz, a biography of the great Prussian strategist, The American Revolution, and a four-volume history of the Second World War - Peace for Our Time / Blood Toil Tears and Sweat / A Day's March Nearer Home / Dawn on Our Darkness - based on the War Cabinet papers.