The Busby Babes by Max Arthur
On the 6th of February 1958, an aircraft took off from a snowy Munich airport carrying Busby's Babes, one of the most successful teams Manchester United have ever had. Moments later the plane crashed, killing some of the most talented names in British football. This book is dedicated to those players - Roger Byrne, Tommy Taylor, Duncan Edwards and others who lost their lives - and to their manager, Sir Matt Busby. On the 40th anniversary of the crash the author has sought out the players who survived and has spoken to the friends and relatives of those who died. From these interviews he has created a portrait of all the Busby Babes who were on board that flight. The book includes contributions from Bobby Robson, Nat Lofthouse and Bobby Charlton and a foreword written by Sir Matt Busby on the 25th anniversary of the crash.Max Arthur is acclaimed for his speciality in sourcing first-hand recollections of the twentieth century, particularly the First and Second World War. He is the author of many bestsellers including 'Forgotten Voices of the Great War' and 'Forgotten Voices of the Second World War' which were both written in association with the Imperial War Museum.
He has presented two television documentaries based on his books: The Brits Who Fought For Spain for the History Channel and 'Dambusters'.
Arthur was recognised in the 2013 New Year Honours with an OBE for his services to military history.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781840180695 |
| ISBN 10 | 1840180692 |
| Title | The Busby Babes |
| Author | Max Arthur |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 1998-02-05 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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