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`Completely fascinating. This feels like one of the last voices of a vital generation. For the first-hand account of the Dresden fire-bombing alone, this is gripping reading. It has an immediate power throughout that makes war fiction a pale shadow of the real thing.' --Conn Iggulden, author of the bestselling Conqueror series
`Second World War memoirs are commonplace, but very few soldiers had Victor Gregg's breadth and depth of experience. Rifleman is a thrilling story of a young man in extraordinary circumstances. Yet what makes Gregg's story so enthralling is how he was shaped by his wartime experiences and primed an eventful - and dangerous - life behind the Iron Curtain. Rifleman is an outstanding book that deserves to become a classic.' --Lloyd Clark, author of Arnhem
`An engaging account of an eventful life'
--Caroline Sanderson, Bookseller
`This hugely entertaining and often moving memoir is as action-packed as any fiction, and yet this is no novel - Gregg's adventures were real. His is truly an astonishing story.' --James Holland, author of The Battle of Britain and Fortress Malta
'Gregg's description of the bombing of Dresden is possibly one of the most shocking accounts of warfare you'll ever read ... a gripping life-story; an incident-packed account of heartache, violence and cunning by a man whose will to survive and unbreakable optimism are a true inspiration'
--The Independent
`Second World War memoirs are commonplace, but very few soldiers had Victor Gregg's breadth and depth of experience. Rifleman is a thrilling story of a young man in extraordinary circumstances. Yet what makes Gregg's story so enthralling is how he was shaped by his wartime experiences and primed an eventful - and dangerous - life behind the Iron Curtain. Rifleman is an outstanding book that deserves to become a classic.' --Lloyd Clark, author of Arnhem
`An engaging account of an eventful life'
--Caroline Sanderson, Bookseller
`This hugely entertaining and often moving memoir is as action-packed as any fiction, and yet this is no novel - Gregg's adventures were real. His is truly an astonishing story.' --James Holland, author of The Battle of Britain and Fortress Malta
'Gregg's description of the bombing of Dresden is possibly one of the most shocking accounts of warfare you'll ever read ... a gripping life-story; an incident-packed account of heartache, violence and cunning by a man whose will to survive and unbreakable optimism are a true inspiration'
--The Independent
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'Completely fascinating. This feels like one of the last voices of a vital generation. For the first-hand account of the Dresden fire-bombing alone, this is gripping reading. It has an immediate power throughout that makes war fiction a pale shadow of the real thing' Conn Iggulden 'Second World War memoirs are commonplace, but very few soldiers had Victor Gregg's breadth and depth of experience. Rifleman is a thrilling story of a young man in extraordinary circumstances. Yet what makes Gregg's story so enthralling is how he was shaped by his wartime experiences and primed an eventful - and dangerous - life behind the Iron Curtain. Rifleman is an outstanding book that deserves to become a classic' Lloyd Clark, author of Arnhem 'Many people performed extraordinary feats of bravery and lived through an astonishing array of campaigns during the long years of the Second World War, yet few can have seen more action than Rifleman Victor Gregg. His hugely entertaining and often moving memoir is as action-packed as any fiction, and yet this is no novel - Gregg's adventures were real. His is truly an astonishing story' James Holland, author of The Battle of Britain and Fortress Malta 'Gregg's description of the bombing of Dresden is possibly one of the most shocking accounts of warfare you will ever read ...his memoir is a gripping life-story: an incident-packed account of heartache, violence and cunning by a man whose will to survive and unbreakable optimism are a true inspiration' Independent
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73 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a first-rate autobiography by a working class man, born in 1919, who became a soldier and experienced war in North Africa, Italy and Germany. His description of the firestorming of Dresden makes you feel as if you are part of it with him and it is, truly, a miracle that he survived to tell the tale. He was then taken prisoner of war and liberated by the Russians. After the war, in chapters worthy of John le Carre, he worked for the Soviets in London. This is not, however, a mere recounting of facts, however ironic - nor does Victor Gregg seek to blow his own trumpet. He does not see himself as any kind of hero. Nor was he, although he undoubtedly had guts. I think what I like most about this book is how the author's voice comes through loud and clear, often laughing at himself, often tinged with remorse. At the end of the book, you feel that you have met this man - he is real.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Life as they say can be stranger than fiction and that's exactly what occurs within this autobiographical story by Victor Gregg who tells of his life experiences during the Second World War, from marching in Africa through Italy as well as being an eyewitness to the devastation of Dresden.
It's beautifully written and brings a human personal look to events that are pretty static and impersonal in the history books. Add to this a good understanding of pace, a solid comprehension of keeping it linear and it's a tale that should be passed on to others to read. With so much of recent history being lost with the elderly generation we need to get these stories down so that when the last one passes the stories are there otherwise we'll be left with a history that has no connection, cold and sterile.
Add to this events in his life after the war and it's a tale that will have many an author scrabbling to create an equally large as life character.
It's beautifully written and brings a human personal look to events that are pretty static and impersonal in the history books. Add to this a good understanding of pace, a solid comprehension of keeping it linear and it's a tale that should be passed on to others to read. With so much of recent history being lost with the elderly generation we need to get these stories down so that when the last one passes the stories are there otherwise we'll be left with a history that has no connection, cold and sterile.
Add to this events in his life after the war and it's a tale that will have many an author scrabbling to create an equally large as life character.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a fascinating, enthralling and compelling book. I read it in pretty much one sitting. Victor Gregg has done and achieved so much in his lifetime that it is almost impossible to believe, but it is all true.
There is enough material in this book for a television series, let alone a film. He showed compassion, courage, grit and determination. A humble man who was at the epicentre of so many notable events. I urge anyone to read this book.
There is enough material in this book for a television series, let alone a film. He showed compassion, courage, grit and determination. A humble man who was at the epicentre of so many notable events. I urge anyone to read this book.
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Rifleman
This arrived here in Australia in good time and well packed. I was very happy with the condition of the book too, for a second hand item it was well above my expectations for a... Read more
Published 21 days ago by T5AUS
EMOTIVE MEMOIRS
I started reading this book and felt humbled by the strength of this man's character for, without people like him, we would not have "won" the war. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nina Simone
A remarkable book about war and its personal effects.
This is a remarkable account of a very special life.
Victor Gregg does not pull any punches, whether describing the violence of the war in which he played a full part, his... Read more
Victor Gregg does not pull any punches, whether describing the violence of the war in which he played a full part, his... Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Roberts
Exciting, captivating and humbling. A good read.
Thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. An amazing life which fully deserved to be put in to print. Respect.
Published 2 months ago by Mr.P.Cooke
Excellent read
Excellent read, as a lover of all things WW2. This was a great read, gives a good understanding of what it must have been like .
Published 2 months ago by Monty
RIFLEMAN: A FRONT LINE LIFE
Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink DisplayAn Amazing read of the life of an ordinary man, I should say of an extraordinary man. Read more
Published 3 months ago by sueh
One man's Story - but not any-man could've done it!
Anyone interested in WW2 will gain several insights about soldiering from reading this book; insights in my view that we would never have gained if it wasn't for the fact the book... Read more
Published 3 months ago by T. R. Wantling
Rifleman
Just half way through - writing reviews is not my scene but I'm thoroughly
enjoying this book. A good read and value.
enjoying this book. A good read and value.
Published 3 months ago by KenG
Rifleman: A Front-Line Life
I recommend this book, (difficult to put down). My uncle was in the 8th army in North Africa and seems to have had a similar route as Vic Gregg from North Africa to Europe, Arnhem... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Michael J. Hill
A real life account
Having listened to the author on Steve Wright's radio 2 programme I knew that this was going to be a great read. His account of his experiences are easily read and put together. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Little T
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