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Classic Stories of World War II
ISBN: 9780753732809
(FLEXI - E)
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"The noise of the explosions died slowly, as though the sound was moving heavily through the draws and along the ridges to collect in other places." Irwin Shaw, The Young Lions
Authentic and impassioned stories of heroism and brutality, starvation and survival, defeats and triumphs from World War Two's most poignant hours. Gripping highlights from the greatest war novels include James Jones' From Here to Eternity, Evelyn Waugh's Officers and Gentlemen, and Joseph Heller's Catch 22. Compelling true-life accounts from around the world include the Battle of Britain from Guy Gibson, VC, the exploits of the French Resistance from Australian Nancy Wake, and a riveting report of Hiroshima by John Hersey.
Contents include: IRWIN SHAW A Perfect Morning (from The Young Lions), J.G.BALLARD Lunghua Camp (from Empire of the Sun) , JAMES JONES The Big Day (from From Here to Eternity)
JAMES A. MICHENER The Landing at Kuralei (from Tales of the South Pacific), RICHARD HILLARY Shall Live for a Ghost? (from The Last Enemy) , .....
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