Tom Wintringham

Thomas Henry (Tom) Wintringham (15 May 1898—16 August 1949) was a British soldier, military historian, journalist, poet, Marxist, politician and author. He was an important figure in the formation of the Home Guard during World War II and was one of the founders of the Common Wealth Party.

Famous quotes containing the word tom:

    “The man that hails you Tom or Jack,
    And proves by thumps upon your back
    How he esteems your merit,
    Is such a friend, that one had need
    Be very much his friend indeed
    To pardon or to bear it.”
    —William Cowper (1731–1800)