The Unknown Warrior by John Nichol

The Unknown Warrior by John Nichol

A moving account of how and why the tomb of the Unknown Warrior came about, by best-selling author and ex-serviceman John Nichol.

'It is rare to find a tale so strange, intimate and human yet at the same time so enormous, so global in its importanceYet again John Nichol impresses us with his ability to weave together the little details and the grand narrative' -- Dan Snow
'I was very moved by John Nichol's Unknown Warrior -- it is a beautiful, compassionate, emotional book. Utterly fabulous; an astonishing achievement' -- Dr Robert Lyman MBE FRHistS, historian, co-author of Victory to Defeat: The British Army 1918–40
'A wonderful book; incredibly moving and thought-provoking. John Nichol is uniquely placed to explore a soldier's worst nightmare: to be forgotten. The Unknown Warrior is a mind-churning exploration of how people and nations attempt to find peace when those who gave their lives for them cannot be laid to rest. It is a moving and original tribute to the men and women who may never have a grave but will always be remembered' -- Katja Hoyer FRHistS, German-British historian, author of Beyond the Wall
'John Nichol's Unknown Warrior is, quite simply, truly superb. If you thought you knew the story of the nation's 'Unknown Warrior', then think again! This is a powerfully visceral, emotional, and hard-hitting piece of work that, at times, leaves one reeling from the astonishing stories that Nichol sets out across its information-packed pages. It is a subject which he necessarily deals with sensitively, conveying what is his clear and genuine passion in every word that he lays out, and in a manner that engages the reader from the start to the finish of this absolutely remarkable book' -- Andy Saunders, military historian and editor of Iron Cross magazine
'A meticulously researched book covering the experiences of soldiers on the Western Front, and the story of the Unknown Warrior resting in Westminster Abbey as a symbol of the hundreds of thousands of the missing. Using his own experience of conflict, John delves into the story, helping the reader understand what those involved went through. An absolutely amazing read; I learnt so much about the process'  -- Terry Whenham, WWI Battlefield tour guide and host of 'Tales from the Battlefields Podcast'
'The Unknown Warrior's shrine has been a focal point for those who have lost loved ones in conflict for over a century - as relevant today as it was in the aftermath of the Great War. John Nichol's wonderful and eminently readable book is the story behind this remarkable tomb, told by one who has seen war at first hand'  -- Professor Peter Doyle FRHistS, military historian and co-author of 'Remembering Tommy: The British Soldier in the First World War'
'In these complicated and confusing times, John Nichol brings his own unique perspective to what it means to serve one's country, to put oneself in danger for the greater good. More importantly, he will share with his audience how best we should honour and remember the fallen and learn about the past, whilst trying to make sense of what is happening in the present' -- Kate Mosse
'I was very moved by John Nichol’s The Unknown Warrior; it is an immense undertaking, both fascinating and incredibly powerful. An emotional ride -- superb' -- Lieutenant General (Retd) Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE -- Royal Artillery and former Chief of Defence People

John Nichol served in the Royal Air Force for fifteen years. On active duty during the first Gulf War in 1991, his Tornado bomber was shot down during a mission over Iraq. Captured, tortured and held as a prisoner of war, John was paraded on television, provoking worldwide condemnation and leaving one of the most enduring images of the conflict.

John is the bestselling co-author of Tornado Down and author of many highly acclaimed epics, including Spitfire, Lancaster and Tornado, all of which were Sunday Times bestsellers. He has made a number of TV documentaries with Second World War veterans, written for national newspapers and magazines, and is a widely quoted commentator on military affairs.

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ISBN 13	9781398509443
ISBN 10	1398509442
Title	The Unknown Warrior
Author	John Nichol
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Simon & Schuster Ltd
Year published	2024-09-26
Number of pages	400
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