The Few by Alex Kershaw
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 hands of the Spitfires and Hurricanes of the Royal Air Force's Fighter Command. They were Churchill's Few. This is their story - and a fresh perspective on the greatest air battle the world has ever seen.
'Fine, deeply movingm scintillating...in the battle scenes this book soars heavenward like one of the Spitfires.' - Andrew Roberts, Sunday Telegraph
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 *
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 *
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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| ISBN 13 | 9781405938051 |
| ISBN 10 | 1405938056 |
| Title | The Few |
| Author | Alex Kershaw |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2018-09-06 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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