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Andre Hue was a daredevil. By the age of twenty the Anglo-Frenchman had survived shipwreck and years undercover in France, sabotaging German supply lines. Returning to Britain, he was recruited by SOE to parachute behind enemy lines on 5 June 1944, to unite resistance forces in Brittany and paralyse local German troops during the Allied invasion.
Though Hue's mission was fraught with difficulty - he missed his landing site, his secret base camp became the site of a pitch battle and a band of Cossacks tried to hunt him down - he knew that thousands of lives depended on his success or failure . . .
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When the war in Europe ended Andre Hue was parachuted into Burma. Like many other members of SOE he became an MI6 officer and, eventually, the British military attache in Phnom Penh.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I recently moved to the Malestroit area of Brittany, and it was suggested that I should read this book. It is without doubt the best book that I have read for some years, and the first for a while that I have read every word written, including all the appendices. Having read the book a visit to the Musee de la Resistance at St Marcel is thoroughly recommended - it is much more than its title suggests. I would also say to anyone that a short drive around the area, to the towns, villages and the countryside mentioned in the book will bring every word read, alive. Time has passed, but the courage from this book lives on.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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The action starts on the very first page with the sinking of an Atlantic liner and from there we are led, via Casablanca, to the martialling yards of a German controlled railway terminus, para drops, return to UK by MTB, SOE training, para drop back into France the evening before D Day. Hardly a moment's rest!
Well controlled writing then covers the killing of the local Gestapo Colonel to the largest fixed battle ever undertaken by the French Resistance followed by an intensive period of escape and evasion.
Compelling actions and compelling writing from the very first page makes this reviewer wonder if others have openend the book. Or, if so, they have another agenda behind their reviews of what Professor MRD Foot has described as one of the best books (writing and content)to have come out of that period of the Second World War - and I for one can not disagree.
The daily living conditions - yes Calvados and food - are an integral part of Andre Hue's tale and add the human touches to an otherwise frightening and humbling story.
Well controlled writing then covers the killing of the local Gestapo Colonel to the largest fixed battle ever undertaken by the French Resistance followed by an intensive period of escape and evasion.
Compelling actions and compelling writing from the very first page makes this reviewer wonder if others have openend the book. Or, if so, they have another agenda behind their reviews of what Professor MRD Foot has described as one of the best books (writing and content)to have come out of that period of the Second World War - and I for one can not disagree.
The daily living conditions - yes Calvados and food - are an integral part of Andre Hue's tale and add the human touches to an otherwise frightening and humbling story.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've never written a book review before or ever felt the urge to have to write one until I read this great tale.
It is truly the only book that I've actually been upset to finish. It is the most moving read I've ever come across and I was immensely upset to find myself completing it in what seemed like such a short time.
The story is full of drama and makes it easy to picture what life would have been like for one of the brave SOE agents of the Second World War in occupied France. From Andre's early days working on the railway, to parachuting back into France from an excursion in England, to the cat and mouse chase across the French countryside from the German Gestapo and French 'Milice', the book draws you in and it becomes impossible to put down. It isn't just a book about war; it is about a young man growing into adulthood, finding his place in life, falling in love and fighting for his country.
This book is a true epic, and is one that really gets the reader involved emotionally. I would recommend it to anyone.
My only problem is that now there's an empty space in my life where this book once was, and now I need to find something equally gripping to fill it!
Read this book. You will not be disappointed.
It is truly the only book that I've actually been upset to finish. It is the most moving read I've ever come across and I was immensely upset to find myself completing it in what seemed like such a short time.
The story is full of drama and makes it easy to picture what life would have been like for one of the brave SOE agents of the Second World War in occupied France. From Andre's early days working on the railway, to parachuting back into France from an excursion in England, to the cat and mouse chase across the French countryside from the German Gestapo and French 'Milice', the book draws you in and it becomes impossible to put down. It isn't just a book about war; it is about a young man growing into adulthood, finding his place in life, falling in love and fighting for his country.
This book is a true epic, and is one that really gets the reader involved emotionally. I would recommend it to anyone.
My only problem is that now there's an empty space in my life where this book once was, and now I need to find something equally gripping to fill it!
Read this book. You will not be disappointed.
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The Next Moon
Fantastic read, couldnt put it down until it was finished! of particular interest to anyone interested in 2nd World War Brittany. Superb
Published 15 months ago by Drivinghorse
Excellent book
Quite simply an excellent story of adventure, courage and strong minded will power to defeat an overwhelming enemy against all odds. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Al Fravolini
SOE during the war in France
Not what I expected and boring detail. You would think SOE won the 2nd World War single-handed with their employees. What about all the armies? Read more
Published 19 months ago by Claire Beauchamp
The Next Moon
The book The Next Moon is a true story of the St Marcel Resistance movement. I live approx. 3 KM from St Marcel and I have to keep going out to find the places they are talking... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. Rosemary A. Lordan
The Next Moon
What a brilliant read, I`m only just under half way through and I find it hard to put down. I have read other similar books so I know roughly what went on, but still a unique... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Steve
The Next Moon: The remarkable True Life Story of a British Agent...
Breathtaking !
This book took me into the very centre of the Maquis and how they operated, the courage of Andre Hue and his colleagues was that they appeared to know no... Read more
This book took me into the very centre of the Maquis and how they operated, the courage of Andre Hue and his colleagues was that they appeared to know no... Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by Mrs. L. Pickup
THE NEXT MOON
OUTSTANDING. THIS IS ALMOST AN UNBELIEVABLE ACCOUNT OF THE RESISTANCE BUT AS I KNOW THE EDITOR (EWEN S-T) PERSONALLY HE HAS UNCOVERED A GEM. UNRESEVERDBLY RECOMMENDED.
Published on 21 Dec 2009 by Mr. R. A. Moody
What a fantastic book
This is just a fantastic read and account of what was going on "behind enemy lines" and how integral they were to the success of DDay +
I've been to this area of France... Read more
I've been to this area of France... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2009 by M. Coyne
Great Read
A really nice read - I do enjoy non-fiction and this book is no exception. It has made me want to visit that area of France to visually link up the events to the real places.
Published on 9 Sep 2009 by b-i-k-e-s
the next moon
it was ok, but i generally found 'the next moon' disappointing. the author led an extraodinary life behind enemy lines, but the way it was written was very ordinary. Read more
Published on 16 July 2009 by ian m richardson
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