A Bristol Soldier in the Second World War by Ian Haddrell

A Bristol Soldier in the Second World War by Ian Haddrell

Having been lucky to suvive a German air raid on his Bristol home, Herbert Haddrell's personal account of the harrowing experience of being called up and sent to Normandy, where he was seriously wounded after 43 days of battle, is a fascinating and moving story. Using Herbert's recollections and some valuable letters, diaries and accounts of fellow soldiers, this book reveals the tale of a nineteen-year-old caught up in the midst of one of history's darkest moments. Supplemented with background information about the war and life in Bristol, this volume also includes rare photographs and archive material from the author's personal collection. Compiled by Herbert's son, this book is a poignant reminder of the terrible ordeal that so many brave young men had to face in order to defend king and country, and perhaps even more importantly, their families and homes.

IAN HADDRELL has compiled five books about local history in Bristol for The History Press. He has been a Rovers supporter for nearly fifty years, and has a keen interest in the history of Bristol's oldest professional football club. Both authors live in Bristol. MIKE JAY is Bristol Rovers FC's official historian and has authored five books about the club. Brought up in the Easton area of Bristol, he attended his first Rovers match in 1967 and has seen them play at 135 different away grounds throughout England and Wales.

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ISBN 13	9780752451695
ISBN 10	0752451693
Title	A Bristol Soldier in the Second World War
Author	Ian Haddrell
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	The History Press Ltd
Year published	2009-10-01
Number of pages	160
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