Allan Mallinson
A professional solder for thirty-five years, Allan Mallinson began writing while still serving. His first book was a history of four regiments of British light dragoons, one of which he commanded. His debut novel was the bestselling A Close Run Thing , the first in an acclaimed series chronicling the life of a fictitious cavalry officer before and after Waterloo ( The Tigress of Mysore is the fourteenth in the series). His The Making of the British Army was shortlisted for a number of prizes,...See more
A professional solder for thirty-five years, Allan Mallinson began writing while still serving. His first book was a history of four regiments of British light dragoons, one of which he commanded. His debut novel was the bestselling A Close Run Thing , the first in an acclaimed series chronicling the life of a fictitious cavalry officer before and after Waterloo ( The Tigress of Mysore is the fourteenth in the series). His The Making of the British Army was shortlisted for a number of prizes, while 1914: Fight the Good Fight won the British Army's 'Book of the Year' Award. Its sequel, Too Important for the Generals , is a provocative look at leadership during the Great War, while Fight to the Finish is a comprehensive history of the First World War, month by month. Allan Mallinson reviews for the Spectator and the TLS and also writes for The Times . He lives on Salisbury Plain. See less
Allan Mallinson's Featured Books
Allan Mallinson book reviews
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Company of Spears
TOO MUCH LOVEY DOVEY
by ROBERT B, Apr 25, 2013
I WAS EXCITED ABOUT DISCOVERING THIS SERIES BUT I COULD'NT GET PAST THE THIRD CHAPTER. WHEN I'M READING A BOOK ABOUT MILITARY HISTORY I DON'T WANT TO SEE TOO MUCH ABOUT BALLROOMS AND THE REFLECTION ... Read More
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An Act of Courage
Well done
A bit slow getting to the action part when Hervey was in South Africa.....but a good read nevertheless Read More
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A Regimental Affair
Excellent Soldier's Story
Exciting military story with accurate historic detail. Mallinson has a tallent for interweaving history with adventure in a book that reads well in every since of the expression. Read More