Alamein by Iain Gale
Superb war novelist, Iain Gale, moves into the twentieth century and World War Two, telling the story of the eleven days that would change the course of history.
Praise for Iain Gale:
‘A powerful novel of men at warA triumph' Bernard Cornwell
‘His brutal, bloody detail catches the chaos of battle. His prose is a sand-blown lens from the front-line. Today’s readers will feel both shock and shame at the sacrifices made on both sides by the heroes of Alamein’ Quentin Letts, Daily Mail
‘My father was at Alamein and Gale captures many of the stories he told me. This is Gale’s best book. He reveals the chaos, triumph and sadness of the desert war expertly showing every protagonists’ point of view.’ Patrick Mercer, OBE, MP
‘A treat for every history buff, and a vivid picture of men at war’ Scotland on Sunday
‘An old-fahioned tale of military strategy and valour’ Glasgow Herald
Iain Gale has strong Scottish and military roots. He is editor of the magazine of the National Trust for Scotland and lives in Edinburgh with his family.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780007278688 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007278683 |
| Title | Alamein |
| Author | Iain Gale |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2010-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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