Kevin Shannon

Gebundenes Buch

Death or Glory

The 17th/21st Lancers 1922-1993

Beschreibung

For the first time in print, 'Death or Glory' tells the full story of the 17th/21st Lancers in peace and war. Much of the detailed narrative, which is illustrated with eleven maps and 128 photographs, is told in the words of those who served; giving a vivid insight into their experiences under fire in Tunisia, Italy, Palestine, Ulster and Iraq.

Autor

Kevin Shannon was educated at St Edward's College, Liverpool, enlisting in the Army straight from school. His varied Army career included service in an Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment, Intelligence and the infantry. After leaving the military he studied for a degree in Liverpool and then taught history for many years. His hobbies have included competitive pistol shooting, motorsport and piloting light aircraft. He has also been a long-time volunteer with International Rescue Corps, retiring as their Assistant Operational Director in late 2015. Shannon is now a full-time writer and historian.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Fonthill Media Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 416
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. März 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 251mm x 174mm x 34mm
• Gewicht: 1214g
• ISBN-13: 9781781558201
• ISBN-10: 1781558205
• Artikelnr.: 60480210