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Book List: Biography Wartime
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Hoofprints in the Clouds - Jeep Tracks in the Mud
Geoffrey Tudor relays his World War II experiences as 'Graham Turner', a second lieutenant with the 1st Mountain Regiment, Royal Artillery. With the formation of 474 Mountain Battery and their initial training in the Scottish mountains, the gunners then cross the Channel to the floods of Holland, where the mules they had used in Scotland were swapped for jeeps, and their postings took them through bloody conflicts in northern Germany. Reading this after some sixty-odd years on, those remaining survivors of World War II will refresh their memories, whilst younger readers will gain a valuable insight into the courageous actions made by our brave young men.
Hoofprints in the Clouds - Jeep Tracks in the Mud
Geoffrey Tudor
ISBN 978-1906206321 UK
£8.99
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Cypher Officer
Set in Cairo, Kenya and Caserta during the war years, Cypher Officer tells
the story of June, a clever and feisty young woman who joins the WAAFs to
gain her independence, and there does that most vital of war work –
deciphering top-secret cyphers. As June grows from girl- to womanhood, she
travels extensively, learns about love and loss, has brushes with both responsibility
and authority, and confronts the horrors of death in its many forms.
Rich in both socio-historical elements and sensitive personal flourishes,
Cypher Officer is a fascinating and poignant account of a life that is as
exciting as it is rewarding.
Cypher Officer
Elizabeth Watkins
ISBN 978-190620-27-7 UK
£6.99
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Under Hitler's Nazi regime during World War II, Lieselotte Sharp faced fear, sorrow and heartache as she and her family were forced to abandon their home to become evacuees in Czechoslovakia.
But rather than find peace and compassion in their temporary shelter, they were separated and each faced with violent persecution.
Eventually, they escaped and joined together as a family again to face the perilous homeward journey - a journey they thought might never end...
A Nazi Childhood
Liselotte Sharp
ISBN 1-905203-85-3 UK
£6.99
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This is a poignant story from the Great War ‘the war to end all wars’ in which Billy, a young Lancashire soldier met Simon, an officer from the Royal Flying Corps by chance in a small French cafe. Their contrasting lives became intertwined and were dramatically ripped asunder when Billy started a relationship with Simon’s sister which led to heartbreak and tragedy.
EDWARD DONOHUE reveals the men’s agonies and emotions and shares with us a spirit of comradeship that will never die.
Billy's
Crowded Hour
Edward Donohue
ISBN 1-905203-51-9 UK
£5.99
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Blow the Bridge is a remarkable story of a young soldier thrust into the Far East conflict in the Second World War. It is a tale of courage, confusion, tragedy and humour.
Lance Corporal C.G. Nicholls, 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellingtons, relates his personal account of one of the bloodiest campaigns of the war – fighting the Japanese in Burma leading to the eventual demolition of the Sittang Bridge.
For the survivors that remain some sixty years on it will stir memories, while for those born after the war it represents an historic piece of writing which will help us all understand the sacrifices made by our gallant young men.
A gripping read.
Blow the
Bridge
Lance Corporal CG Nicholls
2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington
ISBN 1-905203-33-0 UK
£5.99
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Extraordinarily brave airmen risked their lives on a daily basis during World War II flying fighter bombers. Fortunately W/Op A.R. Taylor kept a personal record of events - his strength, courage and often humour is apparent throughout…
Up early this morning and bombed an oil refinery at Dortmund. No trouble and another lovely day. Put the breeze up a village at one stage by flying between the masts of a ship at anchor. Never felt happier in a job in my life. …Jerry has had it now! These wartime diary entries are packed with facts about flying conditions in wartime bombers.
A valuable insight for future generations into the most remarkable and often terrifying experiences - an inspirational legacy.
Royal Air
Force 1941-1945
Arthur Robert Taylor D.F.C.
ISBN 1-904754-7-67 UK
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