Biographies & Memoirs
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ETA
ETA is a compelling story of bravery and strength of character, as Bomber Command navigator Gordon Mellor, with a subtle hint of humour, describes the trials of Second World War bombing operations, the extraordinary circumstances of being shot down, and his remarkable evasion. Learn More -
A Ruddy Awful Waste
The full story of the Battle of Britain's highest scoring RAF ace, told for the first time. It reveals the man behind the legend, uncovers his legacy, dispels myths, and analyses open questions. This is the definitive account of the short life of this very brave young man, and cements his place as one of Britain's true national heroes. Learn More -
March By Moonlight
Jack Love's personal account of joining up for the RAF, training for, and then flying with RAF Bomber Command in the Second World War. He describes in graphic detail the night he was shot down, the subsequent extraordinary evasion attempt, and provides a fascinating insight into life as a prisoner-of-war. Learn More -
You Never Know Your Luck
The story of Keith 'Skeets' Ogilvie who became an 'Ace' flying Spitfires during the Battle of Britain, was shot down, and was one of those fortunate not to have been murdered by the Gestapo having taken part in the famous 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III. Learn More -
Deter Suppress Extract!
'...Close protection is defined as the provision of armed or unarmed specialists to protect a nominated principal from harm' Excerpt from a Standing Committee on Army Organisation by the Director of Military Operations, dated 30 November 1979. Learn More -
Gentlemen soldiers
This book is to honour all the brave and wonderful people who risked or gave their lives to free Europe from the nazis and the claws of fascism. Let us never forget the innocent victims, both young and old from all sides, who endured the losses and the suffering imposed upon them by those democratically elected evil criminals. Learn More -
Diary of the Battle of Normandy
With the Diary of the Battle of Normandy, relive, day after day, the fights of the summer, 1944, with their highlights, their great moments but also through little known facts, even for some widely ignored. Learn More -
The bloody maples
- Marcel Ouimet from Radio Canada here. I am with men from the Régiment de La Chaudière before a small seaside resort called Bernières-sur-Mer. Learn More