From the City, From the Plough: Imperial War Museum Wartime Classics

By: Alexander Baron

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Synopsis: Spring 1944, the south coast of England. The Fifth Battalion, Wessex Regiment, wait patiently and nervously for the order to embark. There is boredom and fear, comedy and pathos as the men all drawn from different walks of life await the order to move.With an economy of language that belies its emotional impact, From the City, From the Plough is a vivid and moving account of the fate of these men as they embark for the beaches of Normandy and advance into France, where the battalion suffers devastating casualties.Based on Alexander Baron's own wartime experience, From the City, From the Plough was originally published to wide acclaim and reportedly sold over one million copies. This new edition of the 1948 classic includes a contextual introduction from IWM which sheds new light on the dramatic true events that so inspired its author.(P)2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781472271815
Publisher:: Headline
Date of Addition:: 09/01/22
Copyrighted By:: Alexander Baron
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Narrated By:: Matt Addis
Categories:: History, Military, Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.