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Book Synopsis Diary of a Red Devil by : Albert Blockwell
Download or read book Diary of a Red Devil written by Albert Blockwell and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2008-10-19 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many books have been written about the Second World War and the majority of them either concentrate on a particular battle, campaign or unit. Individual accounts are certainly in a minority and those from the lower ranks even more scarcer. Helion and Co Ltd are therefore pleased to announce the publication of Diary of A Red Devil. It relates the war time experiences of a young man, Albert Blockwell from the northeast of England, who in February 1940 was called up for service with the Army. Initially conscripted into the Royal Army Ordnance Corps and trained as a vehicle mechanic, he was then posted in March 1940 to a prewar Territorial unit - The 7th Kings Own Scottish Borderers, then a home defense unit based near London. His diary is a most interesting account of a young vehicle mechanic who also had to learn to be a infantry soldier. Albert remained with this unit for all his wartime service, later going to the Shetland Islands when the 7th KOSB were part of OSDEF (Orkney and Shetlands Defence Force). Then in late 1943 much to their surprise the unit was posted to Lincolnshire to become the third infantry unit in the 1st Airlanding Brigade then in the process of returning from Italy with the rest of the 1st Airborne Division. Swapping their glengarries for red berets Albert and his comrades had to adapt to their new way of getting to war by glider. The diary continues with a down to earth account of the highs and lows of the next few months. Then in September 1944 Albert flew to Holland on Operation Market-Garden and his account (written in PoW camp) describes the savage nine days fighting at Arnhem from the slit trench level. Taken prisoner on the last day his account then describes the spartan life in PoW camp without pulling any punches. Sadly Albert died in 2001 but his diary survived and his daughter Maggie Clifton together with help from two published 'Arnhem' authors have edited a unique account of the fighting at Arnhem from the front-line soldier's perspective. Key sales points: Unique personal account of the formation of Britain's airborne forces and their epic actions during Operation Market Garden, The diary is supplemented by extensive annotations from acknowledged Arnhem expert Niall Cherry providing additional information relating to the units and individuals mentioned in Albert's diary, Features a large number of rare photographs and documents.
Book Synopsis Little Devil by : Shayley Stationery Books
Download or read book Little Devil written by Shayley Stationery Books and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12-12 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun gift idea for a little devil with a red devil graphic on a 2019 weekly diary/planner. The planner is a good size of 7.44" x 9.69" containing over 103 pages which include - 1 page for your name/contact details 52 weekly pages (Monday to Sunday) with headings for, to do lists, priorities and notes 40 dot grid bullet style pages for notes, doodles, sketching, lists, tracking etc. 4 pages for name/contact 2 pages for passwords 1 page for 2019 full calendar 1 page for 2020 full calendar
Author :Horror Monsters Publishing Co Publisher :Independently Published ISBN 13 :9781095779606 Total Pages :130 pages Book Rating :4.7/5 (796 download)
Book Synopsis Notebook by : Horror Monsters Publishing Co
Download or read book Notebook written by Horror Monsters Publishing Co and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-24 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Cover design is Now Available as a Dotted, Medium Ruled, Plain and Squared Notebook! Click the Horror MonstersPublishing Co. author name link above to check it out! Whether you need a daily task planner, mapping your next trip, or jotting down a simple grocery list - this little book is the perfect one for you. Perfectly sized to tuck in a pocket or a bag, this ledger is an excellent companion for serial list-makers. It is the perfect small utility pocket notebook. This stylish and practical 8.5 x 11 inch (21.59 x 27.94 cm) format Dot Grid Notebook is a top-quality product for the creative professional or anyone who wants to live outside the lines. Our notebooks are the perfect daily journal or task planner for working professionals, creatives and college students. All lines and dots in the notebook are dark grey, instead of black, so they are less distracting. Functional size: We designed this notebook with the ideal size for all purposes, fitting perfectly into your satchel or briefcase. Great for taking notes at conferences or for simply jotting down ideas while traveling! Reliable standards: Tough glossy paperback. Crisp white paper. Use it with any writing instrument: fountain pen, gel pen, ballpoint pen, and premium pencils. The unobtrusive light dots will not over-power your writing or drawing. You can use this notebook anywhere, whether sitting or standing. This notebook is for the person who needs a high-quality notebook with features that enable them to draw, write, or plan. This Notebook Journal features include: Dimensions: 8.5x11 inches (21.59x27.94 cm); Cover: Thick Cardstock Glossy Beatifully Designed Cover; 120 DotGrid Pages; Owner Info page; An International Holidays calendar for your next wonderful trip; A really useful Metric & Imperial Conversion Charts page with a cm/inches ruler. Journals and notebooks are the perfect gift for any occasion. This Vintage Halloween Red Devil Head Journal would make a perfect gift to yourself or for your hardworking ideas friends or colleagues. Our Notebooks are perfect for: Birthday Gifts Christmas Gifts Gifts for Graduating Students Co-worker/Boss Gifts Journals & Planners Doodle Diaries Gift Baskets & Stocking Stuffers And much more... This is a cool Vintage Halloween Illustration Journal of a Red Devil Head. The perfect gift for everyone who wants a Spooky Halloween Night or just want to have fun with friends. Vintage Halloween Red Devil Head Notebook. It'is a cute funny gift for your dad, mom or kids. Lit those pumpkins and spook your neighborhood. Durable and elegantly designed, this diary is sure to be a treasured addition to any desktop, bedside or bookshelf! We hope you'll enjoy our journals! To discover more planners, guest books and notebooks, just click the Horror Monsters Publishing Co. link above.
Author :Horror Monsters Publishing Co Publisher :Independently Published ISBN 13 :9781095768402 Total Pages :130 pages Book Rating :4.7/5 (684 download)
Book Synopsis Notebook by : Horror Monsters Publishing Co
Download or read book Notebook written by Horror Monsters Publishing Co and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-24 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Cover design is Now Available as a Dotted, Medium Ruled, Plain and Squared Notebook! Click the Horror MonstersPublishing Co. author name link above to check it out! Whether you need a daily task planner, mapping your next trip, or jotting down a simple grocery list - this little book is the perfect one for you. Perfectly sized to tuck in a pocket or a bag, this ledger is an excellent companion for serial list-makers. It is the perfect small utility pocket notebook. This stylish and practical 6 x 9 inch (15.2 x 22.8 cm) format Dot Grid Notebook is a top-quality product for the creative professional or anyone who wants to live outside the lines. Our notebooks are the perfect daily journal or task planner for working professionals, creatives and college students. All lines and dots in the notebook are dark grey, instead of black, so they are less distracting. Functional size: We designed this notebook with the ideal size for all purposes, fitting perfectly into your satchel or briefcase. Great for taking notes at conferences or for simply jotting down ideas while traveling! Reliable standards: Tough glossy paperback. Crisp white paper. Use it with any writing instrument: fountain pen, gel pen, ballpoint pen, and premium pencils. The unobtrusive light dots will not over-power your writing or drawing. You can use this notebook anywhere, whether sitting or standing. This notebook is for the person who needs a high-quality notebook with features that enable them to draw, write, or plan. This Notebook Journal features include: Dimensions: 6x9 inches (15.2x22.8 cm); Cover: Thick Cardstock Glossy Beatifully Designed Cover; 120 DotGrid Pages; Owner Info page; An International Holidays calendar for your next wonderful trip; A really useful Metric & Imperial Conversion Charts page with a cm/inches ruler. Journals and notebooks are the perfect gift for any occasion. This Vintage Halloween Red Devil Head Journal would make a perfect gift to yourself or for your hardworking ideas friends or colleagues. Our Notebooks are perfect for: Birthday Gifts Christmas Gifts Gifts for Graduating Students Co-worker/Boss Gifts Journals & Planners Doodle Diaries Gift Baskets & Stocking Stuffers And much more... This is a cool Vintage Halloween Illustration Journal of a Red Devil Head. The perfect gift for everyone who wants a Spooky Halloween Night or just want to have fun with friends. Vintage Halloween Red Devil Head Notebook. It'is a cute funny gift for your dad, mom or kids. Lit those pumpkins and spook your neighborhood. Durable and elegantly designed, this diary is sure to be a treasured addition to any desktop, bedside or bookshelf! We hope you'll enjoy our journals! To discover more planners, guest books and notebooks, just click the Horror Monsters Publishing Co. link above.
Book Synopsis Red Devil Skull by : Stylized Workbooks
Download or read book Red Devil Skull written by Stylized Workbooks and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-20 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * 6" x 9" Portable compact size, easy to take and store anywhere! * 120 lined pages * 55lb Paper stock minimizes bleed through * Great for writing notes, thoughts, ideas, recipes or whatever- on the go! Click on 'Look Inside' to get a sneak peek at the pages available inside this paperback book to see if this is the right fit for your needs. Want more Stylized Workbooks? Click on our brand name to see more stylized artwork workbooks, journals, sketchbooks, dairies, log books and more!
Author :Horror Monsters Publishing Co Publisher :Independently Published ISBN 13 :9781095767924 Total Pages :130 pages Book Rating :4.7/5 (679 download)
Book Synopsis Notebook by : Horror Monsters Publishing Co
Download or read book Notebook written by Horror Monsters Publishing Co and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-24 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Cover design is Now Available as a Dotted, Medium Ruled, Plain and Squared Notebook! Click the Horror MonstersPublishing Co. author name link above to check it out! Whether you need a daily task planner, mapping your next trip, or jotting down a simple grocery list - this little book is the perfect one for you. Perfectly sized to tuck in a pocket or a bag, this ledger is an excellent companion for serial list-makers. It is the perfect small utility pocket notebook. This stylish and practical 8.5 x 11 inch (21.59 x 27.94 cm) format Medium Ruled Notebook is a top-quality product for the creative professional or anyone who wants to live outside the lines. Our notebooks are the perfect daily journal or task planner for working professionals, creatives and college students. All lines and dots in the notebook are dark grey, instead of black, so they are less distracting. Functional size: We designed this notebook with the ideal size for all purposes, fitting perfectly into your satchel or briefcase. Great for taking notes at conferences or for simply jotting down ideas while traveling! Reliable standards: Tough glossy paperback. Crisp white paper. Use it with any writing instrument: fountain pen, gel pen, ballpoint pen, and premium pencils. All lines in every page are in compliance with Medium Ruled (College Ruled) paper standard, which has 9/32 inch (7.1 mm) spacing between horizontal lines. You can use this notebook anywhere, whether sitting or standing. This notebook is for the person who needs a high-quality notebook with features that enable them to draw, write, or plan. This Notebook Journal features include: Dimensions: 8.5x11 inches (21.59x27.94 cm); Cover: Thick Cardstock Glossy Beatifully Designed Cover; 120 College-ruled Pages (Medium Ruled); Owner Info page; An International Holidays calendar for your next wonderful trip; A really useful Metric & Imperial Conversion Charts page with a cm/inches ruler. Journals and notebooks are the perfect gift for any occasion. This Vintage Halloween Red Devil Head Journal would make a perfect gift to yourself or for your hardworking ideas friends or colleagues. Our Notebooks are perfect for: Birthday Gifts Christmas Gifts Gifts for Graduating Students Co-worker/Boss Gifts Journals & Planners Doodle Diaries Gift Baskets & Stocking Stuffers And much more... This is a cool Vintage Halloween Illustration Journal of a Red Devil Head. The perfect gift for everyone who wants a Spooky Halloween Night or just want to have fun with friends. Vintage Halloween Red Devil Head Notebook. It'is a cute funny gift for your dad, mom or kids. Lit those pumpkins and spook your neighborhood. Durable and elegantly designed, this diary is sure to be a treasured addition to any desktop, bedside or bookshelf! We hope you'll enjoy our journals! To discover more planners, guest books and notebooks, just click the Horror Monsters Publishing Co. link above.
Book Synopsis Gunners from the Sky by : Paul Chrystal
Download or read book Gunners from the Sky written by Paul Chrystal and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2023-10-30 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of the 1st Air Landing Light Regiment RA and its role in the Italian campaign and at the Battle of Arnhem. It is also the story of one of its soldiers: 14283058 Gunner Eric Wright Chrystal, father of the authors. Eric joined the army in September 1942 and, after training, joined the newly formed glider-borne regiment the following year. He first saw action in Italy in 1943, where he was seriously wounded. On 17 September 1944, two years to the day since he enlisted, he and the regiment were landed by glider near to Arnhem in the Netherlands. The authors recount set their father’s experiences in context by describing the formation of the unit and the many months of training in England. Their involvement in the Italian campaign, where Eric served with E Troop, 3 Battery, is then recounted, detailing their actions at Rionero, Foggia and Campobasso, where Eric was wounded. It then moves on to describe 1st Air Landing Light Regiment’s preparation for and involvement in Operation Market (the Airborne half of Market Garden). This very detailed account of the fighting highlights the regiment’s pivotal (but often neglected) role near Arnhem bridge. Here, after nine days of intense combat, Eric was among the many captured and held until the end of the war. The inclusion of Eric’s own eyewitness testimony lends a very personal touch to this excellent account of the regiment’s experience of combat and life in the PoW camps.
Book Synopsis Notebook by : Horror Monsters Publishing Co
Download or read book Notebook written by Horror Monsters Publishing Co and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-24 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Cover design is Now Available as a Dotted, Medium Ruled, Plain and Squared Notebook! Click the Horror MonstersPublishing Co. author name link above to check it out! Whether you need a daily task planner, mapping your next trip, or jotting down a simple grocery list - this little book is the perfect one for you. Perfectly sized to tuck in a pocket or a bag, this ledger is an excellent companion for serial list-makers. It is the perfect small utility pocket notebook. This stylish and practical 6 x 9 inch (15.2 x 22.8 cm) format Medium Ruled Notebook is a top-quality product for the creative professional or anyone who wants to live outside the lines. Our notebooks are the perfect daily journal or task planner for working professionals, creatives and college students. All lines and dots in the notebook are dark grey, instead of black, so they are less distracting. Functional size: We designed this notebook with the ideal size for all purposes, fitting perfectly into your satchel or briefcase. Great for taking notes at conferences or for simply jotting down ideas while traveling! Reliable standards: Tough glossy paperback. Crisp white paper. Use it with any writing instrument: fountain pen, gel pen, ballpoint pen, and premium pencils. All lines in every page are in compliance with Medium Ruled (College Ruled) paper standard, which has 9/32 inch (7.1 mm) spacing between horizontal lines. You can use this notebook anywhere, whether sitting or standing. This notebook is for the person who needs a high-quality notebook with features that enable them to draw, write, or plan. This Notebook Journal features include: Dimensions: 6x9 inches (15.2x22.8 cm); Cover: Thick Cardstock Glossy Beatifully Designed Cover; 120 College-ruled Pages (Medium Ruled); Owner Info page; An International Holidays calendar for your next wonderful trip; A really useful Metric & Imperial Conversion Charts page with a cm/inches ruler. Journals and notebooks are the perfect gift for any occasion. This Vintage Halloween Red Devil Head Journal would make a perfect gift to yourself or for your hardworking ideas friends or colleagues. Our Notebooks are perfect for: Birthday Gifts Christmas Gifts Gifts for Graduating Students Co-worker/Boss Gifts Journals & Planners Doodle Diaries Gift Baskets & Stocking Stuffers And much more... This is a cool Vintage Halloween Illustration Journal of a Red Devil Head. The perfect gift for everyone who wants a Spooky Halloween Night or just want to have fun with friends. Vintage Halloween Red Devil Head Notebook. It'is a cute funny gift for your dad, mom or kids. Lit those pumpkins and spook your neighborhood. Durable and elegantly designed, this diary is sure to be a treasured addition to any desktop, bedside or bookshelf! We hope you'll enjoy our journals! To discover more planners, guest books and notebooks, just click the Horror Monsters Publishing Co. link above.
Download or read book Arnhem written by William F. Buckingham and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 949 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore this gripping day-by-day combat narrative of the infamous battle for a bridgehead over the Rhine.
Book Synopsis An Active Service by : Richard Dorney
Download or read book An Active Service written by Richard Dorney and published by Helion & Company Limited. This book was released on 2005 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Active Service' traces a young Sid Dowland from civilian life into the tough environment of the Guards Depot in the 1930's and then on to a Guards service Battalion in London and prewar Egypt. The outbreak of war found Sid taking part in the retreat to Dunkirk and then service in North Africa before volunteering for the SAS. Captured after a disastrous raid in Sardinia, he escaped from a POW camp in Italy before making it back to England. The end of the war did not signal peace as the Guards were sent into action in Palestine and subsequently to the jungles of Malaya where Sid found that his SAS experience is in great demand. Sid later told his story to Richard Dorney, himself a Guardsman. An Active Service is a tale of adventure but will be of interest to anyone studying the Second World War or the early days of the SAS. Most of the historical information is previously unpublished and much of it is drawn from SAS operation reports in the National Archives and from the war diaries of the Grenadier Guards. The lively text is accompanied by many previously unseen photographs from private collections and is brought to life by a series of high quality and accurate drawings depicting the uniforms of the day. It is an enjoyable human story but is also an accurate account of military life during the war years which will be of interest to anyone researching or studying this period, particularly those with an interest in the early days of the SAS, the world's premier élite force. Key sales points: Fascinating personal story of a member of the Grenadier Guards and SAS, covering pre-WWII service as a regular, Dunkirk, the early days of the SAS, and postwar Palestine and Malaya / Contains much previously unpublished information from archives and war diaries, as well as Sid's account of the early days of the SAS, and service with the Grenadier Guards / Lively text supplemented by a number of interesting photos and superb drawings by artist Sean Bolan.
Download or read book The Red Devil written by Les Parsons and published by Wakefield Press. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Harry Butler, AFC, was a national hero in the early 1920s. Hailed as a top aviator, his legacy continues to this day, yet he has been largely forgotten. Harry Butler returned from war with two aircraft and dreams of starting an industry. With his little crimson monoplane, Red Devil, Captain Butler inspired many thousands as he performed aerial shows in support of Peace Loan efforts. He made the first airmail crossing over a significant body of water in the Southern Hemisphere; established, with the famous engineer Harry Kauper, the first passenger flight business in South Australia; took the first aerial photographs; and set up what became the first Commonwealth Government airport in Adelaide. From Butler's childhood in the tiny farming community of Minlaton, where he was inspired by stories of early flight experimentation, to his role as a senior flight instructor in the Royal Flying Corps in England and his postwar experiences, The Red Devil tells the story of a pivotal figure in early aviation in Australia and, through his pilot training role, throughout the world.
Book Synopsis The Devil's Diary by : Robert K. Wittman
Download or read book The Devil's Diary written by Robert K. Wittman and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking World War II narrative wrapped in a riveting detective story, The Devil’s Diary investigates the disappearance of a private diary penned by one of Adolf Hitler’s top aides—Alfred Rosenberg, his “chief philosopher”—and mines its long-hidden pages to deliver a fresh, eye-opening account of the Nazi rise to power and the genesis of the Holocaust An influential figure in Adolf Hitler’s early inner circle from the start, Alfred Rosenberg made his name spreading toxic ideas about the Jews throughout Germany. By the dawn of the Third Reich, he had published a bestselling masterwork that was a touchstone of Nazi thinking. His diary was discovered hidden in a Bavarian castle at war’s end—five hundred pages providing a harrowing glimpse into the mind of a man whose ideas set the stage for the Holocaust. Prosecutors examined it during the Nuremberg war crimes trial, but after Rosenberg was convicted, sentenced, and executed, it mysteriously vanished. New York Times bestselling author Robert K. Wittman, who as an FBI agent and then a private consultant specialized in recovering artifacts of historic significance, first learned of the diary in 2001, when the chief archivist for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum contacted him to say that someone was trying to sell it for upwards of a million dollars. The phone call sparked a decade-long hunt that took them on a twisting path involving a pair of octogenarian secretaries, an eccentric professor, and an opportunistic trash-picker. From the crusading Nuremberg prosecutor who smuggled the diary out of Germany to the man who finally turned it over, everyone had reasons for hiding the truth. Drawing on Rosenberg’s entries about his role in the seizure of priceless artwork and the brutal occupation of the Soviet Union, his conversations with Hitler and his endless rivalries with Göring, Goebbels, and Himmler, The Devil’s Diary offers vital historical insight of unprecedented scope and intimacy into the innermost workings of the Nazi regime—and into the psyche of the man whose radical vision mutated into the Final Solution.
Download or read book Devil Dog Diary written by Will Price and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mau Mau written by Peter Baxter and published by Helion and Company. This book was released on 2012-12-19 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[An] informative and readable account of the growth of the politically motivated and extremely violent Mau Mau in Kenya.” —Military Historical Society The Second World War forever altered the complexion of the British Empire. From Cyprus to Malaya, from Borneo to Suez, the dominoes began to fall within a decade of peace in Europe. Africa in the late 1940s and 1950s was energized by the grant of independence to India, and the emergence of a credible indigenous intellectual and political caste that was poised to inherit control from the waning European imperial powers. In Kenya, however, matters were different. A vociferous local settler lobby had accrued significant economic and political authority under a local legislature, coupled with the fact that much familial pressure could be brought to bear in Whitehall by British settlers of wealth and influence, most of whom were utterly irreconciled to the notion of any kind of political hand over. Mau Mau was less than a liberation movement, but much more than a mere civil disturbance. This book covers the emergence and growth of Mau Mau, and the strategies applied by the British to confront and nullify what was in reality a tactically inexpert, but nonetheless powerfully symbolic black expression of political violence. That Mau Mau set the tone for Kenyan independence somewhat blurred the clean line of victory and defeat. The revolt was suppressed and peace restored, but events in the colony were nevertheless swept along by the greater movement of Africa toward independences, resulting in the eventual establishment of majority rule in Kenya in 1964.
Book Synopsis The Book of the Red Devil by : Walt Curtis
Download or read book The Book of the Red Devil written by Walt Curtis and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Devil's Diary by : Patrick McGinley
Download or read book The Devil's Diary written by Patrick McGinley and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-06-29 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Devil's Diary is Patrick McGinley's greatest tribute to his master Flann O'Brien, in this dark humoured portrayal of a harrowing Irish landscape in which lunacy reigns. Idealistic love and death, sibling rivalry and obsessive lust are themes familiar to McGinley's work, focusing here on Arty Brennan, who built factories, a supermarket and a noisy motel, trading a spiritually enriching culture for a "hippiedrome" of second-rate 20th century glitter.
Download or read book Three Sips of Gin written by Timothy Bax and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2013-08-19 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The memoir of a special forces veteran of the Rhodesian War, with over a hundred photos included. Nothing terrorized Russian and Chinese-backed guerillas fighting Rhodesia’s bush war in the 1970s more than the famed Selous Scouts. The name of the unit struck fear in the hearts of even the most battle-hardened—rather than speak it, they referred to its soldiers simply as Skuzapu, or pickpockets. History has recorded the regiment as being one of the deadliest and most effective killing machines in modern counter-insurgency warfare. In this book, a veteran of the unit shares his stories of childhood in colonial Africa with his British family, documenting a world where Foreign Service employees gathered at “the club” to find company and alcohol, leopards prowled the night, and his mother knew how to use a gun. Eventually he would move to Canada, only to feel drawn back to the continent where he grew up. There he would be recruited into the Selous Scouts, comprised of specially selected black and white soldiers of the Rhodesian army, supplemented with hardcore terrorists captured on the battlefield. Posing as communist guerrillas, members of this elite Special Forces unit would slip silently into the night to seek out insurgents in a deadly game of hide-and-seek played out between gangs and counter-gangs in the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the African bush. By the mid-1970s, the Selous Scouts had begun to dominate Rhodesia’s battle space. Working in conjunction with the elite airborne assault troops of the Rhodesian Light Infantry, the Selous Scouts accounted for an extraordinarily high proportion of enemy casualties. Not content with restricting themselves to hunting guerrillas inside Rhodesia, they began conducting external vehicle-borne assaults against camps situated deep inside neighboring countries. Recounting his experiences while surviving in this cauldron of battle, while also relating with dry wit the day-to-day details and absurdities of the world that surrounded him, Timothy Bax provides a rare look at this time and place.
