- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Century (4 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1846051703
- ISBN-13: 978-1846051708
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.2 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 632,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Richard Holmes
A wonderful Santa's sack of personal accounts, some serious and others frivoulous, but many with a note of that poignacy that comes from spending Christmas far away from home. This is, beyond question, my Christmas book.
Sir Alistair Horne
A deeply moving book. A real work of love, and considerable research. I can't think of a more appealing Christmas present to give - or to receive.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
At a time when our Armed Forces should be uppermost in everyone's minds, this timely collection brings together moving accounts of Christmases spent on the frontline, from the American War of Independence through to Iraq in 2006. The accounts are varied and touching, and imbued with the dark sense of humour for which the British squaddy is famed. This book is a great read and reminds us all of the debt of gratitude we owe to our Armed Forces, particularly at this time of year.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Fascinating (and quite moving) collection of real Christmas sentiments from corners of foreign fields.
A great book to dip in and out of, just right for my short attention span!
I know what my Father's getting for Christmas - in fact I might even buy him his own copy...
A great book to dip in and out of, just right for my short attention span!
I know what my Father's getting for Christmas - in fact I might even buy him his own copy...
A lovely book that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. Beautifully researched and sensitively written. A thoroughly recommended present for those who are either interested in straightforward military history or a glimpse into the private thoughts of those in the front line at the one time of year when thoughts always turn to home.
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Home for Christmas
I have not read the book but saw it as an ideal gift for my Dad as he fought in WW2.
Thoughts of Christmas must be something war veterans cherished in those war torn days... Read more
Thoughts of Christmas must be something war veterans cherished in those war torn days... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Procyon
Stocking filler
A very moving and fascinating read, particularly for those who may have loved ones away from home with the forces this christmas. A great stocking filler - move over Ben Schott!!
Published on 30 Nov 2007 by P. Goodman
An ideal Christmas Gift
This is a very moving and evidently well researched anthology of personal war-time experiences. It is well set out,easy to read and will make an excellent Christmas present,... Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2007 by J. Raffety
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