Summary
The story of the early days of World War Two - when the future of Britain depended on the Spitfires and Hurricanes of the Royal Airforce’s Fighter Command.
In the summer of 1940, a handful of volunteer pilots defied their country to fight when we needed them most. This is the story of their Battle of Britain.
In the early days of World War Two, when Britain stood alone against the terror of Hitler’s all-conquering Third Reich, her future hung in the balance; her defence in the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781405938051 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1405938056 |
| Author: | Alex Kershaw |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 17 September 2018 |
| Weight: | 257g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 130mm x 21mm |
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Fine, deeply moving, scintillating…in the battle scenes this book soars heavenward like one of the Spitfires
Fine, deeply moving, scintillating…in the battle scenes this book soars heavenward like one of the Spitfires – Andrew Roberts * Sunday Telegraph *Praise for Alex Kershaw * - *Kershaw digs deep into the folk memories of young men who survived virtually impossible odds…harrowing, intimate, excellent. * Herald *Outstanding heroism…compelling. Kershaw’s writing gives you a sense of “being there” * Daily Express *Fascinating, remarkable, riveting, terrifying. Kershaw does justice to the veterans and makes accessible their amazing story * Big Issue *
About The Author
Alex Kershaw
Alex Kershaw is the author of the widely acclaimed Bedford Boys. He has been a journalist and screen writer. He was born in the UK and has lived in the US since 1994. He now resides in Vermont.
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