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Excellent...a deeply moving Arctic saga. --The Times
A book that I absolutely could not put down...and one that I will never forget. --Steven E. Ambrose, author of Band of Brothers
Howarth's narrative is thoroughly involving; you can almost hear the shriek of the Arctic wind, be blinded by the snow and feel the frostbite. --Times Literary Supplement
One of the most extraordinary escape stories you will ever read . . . outstanding. --Andy McNab
A book that I absolutely could not put down...and one that I will never forget. --Steven E. Ambrose, author of Band of Brothers
Howarth's narrative is thoroughly involving; you can almost hear the shriek of the Arctic wind, be blinded by the snow and feel the frostbite. --Times Literary Supplement
One of the most extraordinary escape stories you will ever read . . . outstanding. --Andy McNab
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In March 1943 a team of expatriate Norwegian commandos sailed from the Shetland Islands - the most northerly part of Britain - for Nazi-occupied Norway.Their mission was to organise and support the Norwegian resistance. They were betrayed and only one man survived the ambush by the Nazis. Crippled by frostbite and snow-blind, hunted by the Nazis, Jan Baalstrud managed to find a tiny arctic village. There - delirious, near death - he found villagers willing to risk their own lives to save him. David Howarth narrates his incredible escape in this gripping tale of courage and the resilience of the human spirit.
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The author sets the scene very well and takes you into the story without delay. Four men set out to carry out sabotage operations in occupied Norway during WWII, arranged by London. An unfortunate set of circumstances leads to their discovery before they have a chance to even get going. This results in one man of Norweigan origin, on the run trying to evade capture.
Isolation, extreme temperatures, lack of food, lack of medical aid, constant real threat of capture and therefore death. This man appears to have survived on pure determination and the generosity of the people who helped "one of their own", despite risk of certain death and the death of their families should they be discovered.
A very good read
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This book makes the tales that cam out of the gulf war look tame. Stories about going 3 days walking through the deserts of Iraq and then having to do a couple of heroic things is nothing compared to the struggle faced by Jan.
Jan went to hell and back in the worse terrain the world has on offer. Not only is he the hero but he is helped by so many who risk their lives to help a man in the finals stages of life. Their actions are inspirational and truely saved him.
You wont put this book down.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Having operated in the region in winter myself,the story of this incredible Norwegian, who having landed on the North Nowegian coast by fishing boat from Shetland, was then to undertake a perilous journey over the mountains and fjords to safety in Sweden. Hunted by the Germans occupying his native country, the story of Jan Balstrud, as told by David Howarth, demonstrates the ability of the mind to conquer the body in appaling conditions and with little or no equipment. I could not put the book down.
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narrative and story is compelling
In March 1943 a fishing boat sailed into Norwegian waters high above the Arctic Circle near to Tromso. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Rob Kitchin
Inspiring and gripping
An astounding story showing what humans are capable of if they have the determination and strength. Yes it is hard to believe what Jan Baalsrud went through but it's true despite... Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Shepherd
We die of boredom
I really tried hard to like this book.... I know I should be more sympathetic to his plights, but to be honest, if you like POW escape stories that are packed with adventure, then... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bridgey
A Must Read....
A book that I absolutely could not put down...and one that I will never forget. --Steven E. Ambrose, author of Band of Brothers
That really says it all. Read more
That really says it all. Read more
Published 9 months ago by AND
True story?
If this book is indeed a true story then it is an absolute miracle that this man survived this. However I'm sorry but I am really struggling to believe how any human being could... Read more
Published 11 months ago by C. Martin
Brilliant Read
This book caught my attention from the very begining and held it to the very last word. An amazing story of one one mans survival against all the odds. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Annie
Triumph over adversity in every sense
This book remains contemporary despite its WWII setting as it is about one man's struggle against all the odds to remain alive in the harsh Norwegian landscape. Read more
Published 16 months ago by CriticalMass
A Heroic Tale Poorly Told
A heroic tale of endurance let down by a staid and poorly written prose style. The true story of Jan Baalstrud is inspiring and compelling. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Gary Longden
We Die Alone
I'm glad I read "The Sledge Patrol" first, because if I had read this one first I wouldn't have read the above. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. Margaret G. Evans
enjoyable .based on true story
bought for my husband who thoroughly enjoyed it. compelling and well written. that from someone who doesnt read much.
Published 20 months ago by Mrs. P. Dixon
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