Charles Messenger
Born in 1941
Biography
History
Charles Rynd Milles Messenger was a British Army officer and prolific military historian.
He served in the Royal Tank Regiment for 32 years, including 19 years as a Regular and 13 years as a Territorial.
After retiring from active service, Messenger transitioned to a career in military history and defense analysis.
He authored over forty books and contributed his expertise to various projects, including historical analyses for the Ministry of Defence and television documentaries.
Messenger's extensive military background and subsequent career as a historian allowed him to provide valuable insights into military strategy, leadership, and historical events.