Louis Mountbatten stood at the crossroads of history. Naval strategist, wartime commander, symbol of British perseverance—his life was woven deeply into the tumult of the 20th century.
In Mountbatten, Arthur Swinson presents a compelling portrait of Mountbatten’s journey: from youthful naval cadet to daring commander in WWII, from overseeing daring operations in Southeast Asia to shaping the postwar world. With rare photographs, wartime dispatches, and penetrating insight, the book brings into sharp focus both the victories and the controversies—his boldness in command, his closeness to political power, and the burdens that follow public life.
For those who want history with a face, strategy with moral weight, and a story of courage in the glare of global conflict, Mountbatten delivers both the scope and the human cost of leadership during the worst of times.