- Hardcover: 220 pages
- Publisher: Northway Publications; 3rd Revised edition edition (30 Oct 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0955788838
- ISBN-13: 978-0955788833
- Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.4 x 0.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,443,752 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Boys at War is a minor classic of the Other Ranks' war' Daily Mail 'This vivid story tells of just a few individuals... But in its meticulous accuracy and totally honest recall ... it paints a picture far more real than any history book or idealised film could do' Manchester Evening News 'He describes himself as an ordinary working-class lad from Lancashire, but there was nothing ordinary about the courage he and his comrades displayed night after night over occupied Europe ... This is a fascinating wartime memoir that deserves a wide readership.' Mail on Sunday 'Amid the plain prose he produces arresting images ... His candour increases one's admiration for him.' Guardian.
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'Amid the plain prose he produces arresting images . . . His candour increases one's admiration for him.'
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book mainly for my father who was a tail gunner, rather than mid gunner, in 115 squadron but he assures me the training described is exactly as he remembers.
As I read the book to him, his sight not being good these days,each chapter sparks more memories and he can't wait for the next visit and chapters.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to experience what it was like in bomber command during WW2
As I read the book to him, his sight not being good these days,each chapter sparks more memories and he can't wait for the next visit and chapters.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to experience what it was like in bomber command during WW2
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Gripping read, couldn't put the book down. Gave to many friends to read. Very insteresting story, nice touch at the end - revisiting the people the writer met during his ordeal. Highly recommend.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The story of how this young airman was trained in WW2, flew bomber missions and was eventually shot down and captured is fascinating. The story of the prison camp and his eventful return home gives you a real idea of life in Occupied Europe and the chaotic conditions as the war there drew to a close.
Have bought this copy because so many people borrowed my first one that I needed a replacement!
Have bought this copy because so many people borrowed my first one that I needed a replacement!
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EXCELLENT!
One of the best book I have read in ages.
You read reviews which always say something like, 'This really is a page turner'...and when you get the book, it's not. Read more
You read reviews which always say something like, 'This really is a page turner'...and when you get the book, it's not. Read more
Published 15 months ago by RMS3205
A rollercoaster of a read
I treated myself to this book this Christmas and was not disappointed. I found the book to be well written and gripping from the outset. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Bill Roby
boys at war
One of the books you cannot put down , his dicription of life in a lancaster bomer brought it to life ,you could smell it. One of the best WWII books from the ranks.Boys at War
Published on 15 Aug 2009 by D. Randall
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