Norman Hicks:Captured at Arnhem
- new book ISBN: 9781473831209
Tom Hicks` story begins when he joins the LMS straight from school and follows his early life on the railways in the 1930s, through enlistment, training as a paratrooper, wartime service,… More...
Tom Hicks` story begins when he joins the LMS straight from school and follows his early life on the railways in the 1930s, through enlistment, training as a paratrooper, wartime service, imprisonment and his return to the LMS as an engine driver. \*\*Tom volunteered for war service in 1939 and was initially placed in the military railway of the Royal Engineers. In search of adventure, he successfully applied to join the newly formed 1st Parachute Squadron of the Royal Engineers. The intensity and rigours of parachute training are described in detail, as are the comradeship and humour that came to the fore as this small 150-man unit fought throughout the Second World War as part of the 1st Parachute Brigade. The excitement of the first parachute jumps are relived together with the parachute operations in North Africa, Sicily and the Battle of Arnhem. It was here after nine days` fighting with his mates falling around him that Tom was wounded and taken prisoner. Following the battle, Tom was transported in a cattle truck to Germany where he was used as forced labour in a lead mine until being liberated by the Americans in 1945.\*\*With insightful commentary from Tom`s son Norman, this is the story of an ordinary soldier, who was motivated by pride in his unit. It was this that would not let him leave the army when he was twice given the opportunity to return home to support the struggling railway system. Tom has recounted his experiences with a keen eye and the sense of humour that has always enabled him to triumph in the face of adversity.\*\*As featured in The Star (Sheffield), Express & Star (Wolverhampton) and The Barnsley Chronicle Captured at Arnhem: Tom Hicks` story begins when he joins the LMS straight from school and follows his early life on the railways in the 1930s, through enlistment, training as a paratrooper, wartime service, imprisonment and his return to the LMS as an engine driver. \*\*Tom volunteered for war service in 1939 and was initially placed in the military railway of the Royal Engineers. In search of adventure, he successfully applied to join the newly formed 1st Parachute Squadron of the Royal Engineers. The intensity and rigours of parachute training are described in detail, as are the comradeship and humour that came to the fore as this small 150-man unit fought throughout the Second World War as part of the 1st Parachute Brigade. The excitement of the first parachute jumps are relived together with the parachute operations in North Africa, Sicily and the Battle of Arnhem. It was here after nine days` fighting with his mates falling around him that Tom was wounded and taken prisoner. Following the battle, Tom was transported in a cattle truck to Germany where he was used as forced labour in a lead mine until being liberated by the Americans in 1945.\*\*With insightful commentary from Tom`s son Norman, this is the story of an ordinary soldier, who was motivated by pride in his unit. It was this that would not let him leave the army when he was twice given the opportunity to return home to support the struggling railway system. Tom has recounted his experiences with a keen eye and the sense of humour that has always enabled him to triumph in the face of adversity.\*\*As featured in The Star (Sheffield), Express & Star (Wolverhampton) and The Barnsley Chronicle, Pen And Sword<
| | Rheinberg-Buch.deEbook, Deutsch, Neuware Shipping costs:Ab 20¤ Versandkostenfrei in Deutschland, Sofort lieferbar, DE. (EUR 0.00) Details... |
(*) Book out-of-stock means that the book is currently not available at any of the associated platforms we search.
Pen and Sword:Captured At Arnhem
- new book 2013, ISBN: 9781473831209
Tom Hicks' story begins when he joins the LMS straight from school and follows his early life on the railways in the 1930s, through enlistment, training as a paratrooper, wartime service,… More...
Tom Hicks' story begins when he joins the LMS straight from school and follows his early life on the railways in the 1930s, through enlistment, training as a paratrooper, wartime service, imprisonment and his return to the LMS as an engine driver. *Tom volunteered for war service in 1939 and was initially placed in the military railway of the Royal Engineers. In search of adventure, he. Tom Hicks' story begins when he joins the LMS straight from school and follows his early life on the railways in the 1930s, through enlistment, training as a paratrooper, wartime service, imprisonment and his return to the LMS as an engine driver. *Tom volunteered for war service in 1939 and was initially placed in the military railway of the Royal Engineers. In search of adventure, he successfully applied to join the newly formed 1st Parachute Squadron of the Royal Engineers. The intensity and rigours of parachute training are described in detail, as are the comradeship and humour that came to the fore as this small 150-man unit fought throughout the Second World War as part of the 1st Parachute Brigade. The excitement of the first parachute jumps are relived together with the parachute operations in North Africa, Sicily and the Battle of Arnhem. It was here after nine days' fighting with his mates falling around him that Tom was wounded and taken prisoner. Following the battle, Tom was transported in a cattle truck to Germany where he was used as forced labour in a lead mine until being liberated by the Americans in 1945*With insightful commentary from Tom's son Norman, this is the story of an ordinary soldier, who was motivated by pride in his unit. It was this that would not let him leave the army when he was twice given the opportunity to return home to support the struggling railway system. Tom has recounted his experiences with a keen eye and the sense of humour that has always enabled him to triumph in the face of adversity*As featured in The Star (Sheffield), Express & Star (Wolverhampton) and The Barnsley Chronicle eBooks, , Captured At Arnhem~~EBook~~9781473831209~~Norman Hicks, , Captured At Arnhem, Norman Hicks, 9781473831209, Pen and Sword, 10/17/2013, , , , Pen and Sword<
| | hive.co.ukMPN: , SKU 19589087 Shipping costs:plus verzendkosten, plus shipping costs Details... |
(*) Book out-of-stock means that the book is currently not available at any of the associated platforms we search.
Norman Hicks:Captured At Arnhem
- new book ISBN: 9781473831209
Tom Hicks' story begins when he joins the LMS straight from school and follows his early life on the railways in the 1930s, through enlistment, training as a paratrooper, wartime service,… More...
Tom Hicks' story begins when he joins the LMS straight from school and follows his early life on the railways in the 1930s, through enlistment, training as a paratrooper, wartime service, imprisonment and his return to the LMS as an engine driver. *Tom volunteered for war service in 1939 and was initially placed in the military railway of the Royal Engineers. In search of adventure, he successfully applied to join the newly formed 1st Parachute Squadron of the Royal Engineers. The intensity and rigours of parachute training are described in detail, as are the comradeship and humour that came to the fore as this small 150-man unit fought throughout the Second World War as part of the 1st Parachute Brigade. The excitement of the first parachute jumps are relived together with the parachute operations in North Africa, Sicily and the Battle of Arnhem. It was here after nine days' fighting with his mates falling around him that Tom was wounded and taken prisoner. Following the battle, Tom was transported in a cattle truck to Germany where he was used as forced labour in a lead mine until being liberated by the Americans in 1945*With insightful commentary from Tom's son Norman, this is the story of an ordinary soldier, who was motivated by pride in his unit. It was this that would not let him leave the army when he was twice given the opportunity to return home to support the struggling railway system. Tom has recounted his experiences with a keen eye and the sense of humour that has always enabled him to triumph in the face of adversity*As featured in The Star (Sheffield), Express & Star (Wolverhampton) and The Barnsley Chronicle eBooks Captured At Arnhem~~EBook~~9781473831209~~Norman Hicks Captured At Arnhem<
(*) Book out-of-stock means that the book is currently not available at any of the associated platforms we search.
Norman Hicks:Captured at Arnhem
- new book 2013, ISBN: 9781473831209
From Railwayman to Paratrooper, eBooks, eBook Download (PDF), [PU: Pen and Sword], Pen and Sword, 2013
| | lehmanns.deShipping costs:Download sofort lieferbar. (EUR 0.00) Details... |
(*) Book out-of-stock means that the book is currently not available at any of the associated platforms we search.
Norman Hicks:Captured at Arnhem
- new book 2013, ISBN: 9781473831209
eBook Download (PDF), eBooks, [PU: Pen and Sword Military]
| | lehmanns.deShipping costs:Download sofort lieferbar, , Versandkostenfrei innerhalb der BRD (EUR 0.00) Details... |
(*) Book out-of-stock means that the book is currently not available at any of the associated platforms we search.