Hoffmeister in his Proving Ground: Sicily, July–August 1943

Authors

Douglas E. Delaney, Royal Military College of Canada

Abstract

Lieutenant-Colonel Bert Hoffmeister established his reputation as an able battlefield commander in Sicily. In the Campaign to wrest the Italian island from the Axis Powers, he fought with skill and courage. Both were important; commanders not only have to be technically competent at managing the men and resources under their command, they also have to able to do it when shells are falling and soldiers are dying. In the combat crucible of Sicily, Hoffmeister demonstrated his ability to do both.

Recommended Citation

Delaney, Douglas E. "Hoffmeister in his Proving Ground: Sicily, July–August 1943." Canadian Military History 12, 3 (2003)