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Armoured Horseman. With the Bays and the Eighth Army in North Africa and Italy

Door Peter Willett

Categorie
WO II
Boeknummer
#220682
Titel
Armoured Horseman. With the Bays and the Eighth Army in North Africa and Italy
Auteur
Willett, Peter
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Pen & Sword, Barnsley
Jaar van uitgave
2015
ISBN10
147383421X
ISBN13
9781473834217
Taal
Engels
Samenvatting

New memoirs by combatants in the Second World War are sadly rare today due to the passage of time. Tanks and Thoroughbreds will be warmly welcomed as the author, now into his 90s, fought through with The Bays from Alamein to Tunis and then on up Italy until VE Day. As a young tank troop commander his chances of survival were slim and tragically many of his friends were killed.? Peter Willett, a professional journalist and much published author, is superbly qualified to describe his war and the experiences of his fellow cavalrymen. He tells a moving story with characteristic lightness of touch and modesty.?? As well as satisfying the military enthusiast Tanks and Thoroughbreds will find a ready audience in the racing fraternity. Peter describes equestrian activities in post-war Austria an
... (Lees verder)d goes on to summarise his career as a racing journalist, authority on breeding, membership of the Jockey Club and long association with Goodwood
Pagina's
174
Conditie
Nieuw
Prijs
€ 12,50

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