The Recollections Of Rifleman Bowlby by Alex Bowlby
'One of the great Second World War memoirs ... will be read as long as that war is remembered' John Keegan A true military classic.
One of the great Second World War memoirs.. will be read as long as that war is remembered -- John Keegan
A touch of the Somme and more than a hint of Wilfred Owen * TLS *
Extraordinary realism ... The sweating, slogging infantryman in conditions of extreme stress and horror ... a book to bring a shiver of horror to the most grizzled veteran * SUNDAY TIMES *
Authentic with the reek, panic and dignity of action * OBSERVER *
Few accounts have portrayed the gruelling reality of war so vividly -- James Holland
A touch of the Somme and more than a hint of Wilfred Owen * TLS *
Extraordinary realism ... The sweating, slogging infantryman in conditions of extreme stress and horror ... a book to bring a shiver of horror to the most grizzled veteran * SUNDAY TIMES *
Authentic with the reek, panic and dignity of action * OBSERVER *
Few accounts have portrayed the gruelling reality of war so vividly -- James Holland
Editor and author Alex Bowlby spent much of his early career serving in the British Armed Forces, first as a member of the Royal Greenjackets during the Second World War and then as a member of the 21st Special Air Service regiment. He later drew on his military experiences to write a number of books, including a memoir and a novel.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781474623261 |
| ISBN 10 | 1474623263 |
| Title | The Recollections Of Rifleman Bowlby |
| Author | Alex Bowlby |
| Series | Cassell Military Paperbacks Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2021-11-25 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |