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Hart-Davis, D: Man of War

Autor Duff Hart-Davis
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 22 mai 2013
A biography of Captain Alan Hillgarth, a soldier, spy, gold-hunter and hero. He fought at Gallipoli during WWI when just 15, became the author of thrillers, a diplomat and a spy-master. Hart-Davis has exclusive access to the family archive and reveals Hillgarth's role in Operation Mincemeat during WWII. From the author of "The War That Never Was".
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780099568667
ISBN-10: 0099568667
Pagini: 448
Ilustrații: Illustrations
Dimensiuni: 133 x 198 x 30 mm
Greutate: 0.35 kg
Editura: CORNERSTONE

Notă biografică

Duff Hart-Davis has written and edited over fifty books on a wide variety of subjects, including eight adventure novels and the Sunday Times bestseller The War That Never Was, an enthralling account of the secret war fought by British mercenaries in the Yemen during the 1960s. He worked on the Sunday Telegraph as Literary Editor and feature writer and as a columnist for the Independent. Together with his wife Phyllida, he now lives on the Cotswold escarpment.

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"This affectionate and respectful account of Hillgarth's life helps elevate this important figure to due prominence" TLS "A fascinating and significant life...this engaging and informed account is at once humbling and uplifting." Literary Review "An engaging and enjoyable read, which not only sheds light on an interesting figure, but also helps to illuminate theatres of war that are too often ignored." Country Life "A fascinating biography." Choice "...a cracking, highly evocative yarn." Warships International Fleet Review