A man who spans both WWI and WW2, achieving the rank of Brigadier by the end of the latter. A colossus in his non-military career between the two wars, whose career was instrumental in the popularisation of his profession. A man who would be castigated (rightly) by #MeToo these days. Won the MC in WWI. Involved in the planning for the invasion of Italy, and on the beaches at Salerno. Ensured the Allied armies took account of the historical monuments of Tripolitania, Sicily and beyond.
Surely worth 15 minutes of Indy’s time?
And who? Mortimer Wheeler, that’s who. Look him up.
2 Likes