Shan Hackett: the Pursuit of Exactitude by Roy Fullick

Shan Hackett: the Pursuit of Exactitude by Roy Fullick

'Shan' Hackett is remembered by his own and succeeding generations for a variety of achievements and attributes. A superb fighting soldier, he served with the Trans-Jordan Force, had fought through North Africa and was involved in the formation of the Long Range Desert Group, the SAS and Popski's Private Army. He went on to raise 4th Parachute Brigade which he commanded with flair at Arnhem where he was wounded and captured. He escaped and got back to British lines. He rose to high rank filling key command and staff appointments in the British Army and NATO.Always an intellectual, yet highly practical, man, he retired to become Principal of King's College London where he was revered by staff and students. He wrote many acclaimed works including The Third World War and its sequel The Third World War - The Untold Story. He was constantly in demand for his television programmes and radio commentary up to his death in 1997.

Fullick, Roy: - Roy Fullick served with the Rifle Brigade during the Second World War and after. He became a member of the Parachute Regiment and served in numerous theatres including Suez. He retired as a Lt Col and has written various books including, with Geoffrey Powell, Suez - A Double War and three cookery books. He lives in North London (N10). --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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ISBN 13	9781844158966
ISBN 10	1844158969
Title	Shan Hackett: the Pursuit of Exactitude
Author	Roy Fullick
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Year published	2009-05-20
Number of pages	256
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