Correlli Barnett
British military historian (1927–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Correlli Douglas Barnett CBE FRHistS FRSL FRSA (28 June 1927 – 10 July 2022) was an English military historian, who also wrote works of economic history, particularly on the United Kingdom's post-war deindustrialization.
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Correlli Douglas Barnett | |
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Born | (1927-06-28)28 June 1927 Norbury, County Borough of Croydon, England |
Died | 10 July 2022(2022-07-10) (aged 95) East Carleton, Norfolk, England |
Nationality | British |
Education | Trinity School of John Whitgift, Croydon, England |
Alma mater | Exeter College, Oxford, England |
Occupation | Military historian |
Spouse |
Ruth Murby (m. 1950–2020) |
Children | 2 daughters |
Military career | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1945-48 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Intelligence Corps |
Battles/wars | Palestine Emergency |
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