3 Great War Stories: The Tunnel; The Man Who Saved London; Carve Her Name With Pride
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Three of the most gripping tales to emerge from the shadow of the Second World War are united in this powerful anthology, bringing together stories of courage, cunning, and sacrifice that have each earned their place in the canon of wartime literature. The Tunnel chronicles a daring escape against impossible odds; The Man Who Saved London presents a thrilling account of espionage and high-stakes deception at the heart of the Nazi threat; and Carve Her Name With Pride immortalises the true story of Violette Szabo, a young widow who became one of the SOE's most courageous agents, parachuted into occupied France and ultimately martyred for her cause. Each of these narratives illustrates a different facet of wartime heroism — from the claustrophobic tension of underground escape to the shadowy world of intelligence operations — demonstrating that bravery manifests in as many forms as the conflicts that demand it. Together, they form a compelling portrait of an era defined by extraordinary individuals thrust into extraordinary circumstances, united by an unflinching refusal to surrender. Whether you are a long-time devotee of military history or a newcomer to wartime storytelling, this anthology will leave you questioning what you yourself might have done when the world hung in the balance.
Author: -
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, Collins
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Three of the most gripping tales to emerge from the shadow of the Second World War are united in this powerful anthology, bringing together stories of courage, cunning, and sacrifice that have each earned their place in the canon of wartime literature. The Tunnel chronicles a daring escape against impossible odds; The Man Who Saved London presents a thrilling account of espionage and high-stakes deception at the heart of the Nazi threat; and Carve Her Name With Pride immortalises the true story of Violette Szabo, a young widow who became one of the SOE's most courageous agents, parachuted into occupied France and ultimately martyred for her cause. Each of these narratives illustrates a different facet of wartime heroism — from the claustrophobic tension of underground escape to the shadowy world of intelligence operations — demonstrating that bravery manifests in as many forms as the conflicts that demand it. Together, they form a compelling portrait of an era defined by extraordinary individuals thrust into extraordinary circumstances, united by an unflinching refusal to surrender. Whether you are a long-time devotee of military history or a newcomer to wartime storytelling, this anthology will leave you questioning what you yourself might have done when the world hung in the balance.