Eric Harden was the only British army medic to be awarded the nations highest honour for battlefield bravery during the Second World War & remains the only rank & file member of the Royal Army Medical Corps to be recognised by the award of the Victoria Cross. As a pre-war member of the St John Ambulance he saw service during the 1940-41 Blitz & later volunteered for the Commandos under-going the same rigorous training as the fighting men before being attached to 45 Royal Marine Commando. He landed with his unit on D-Day & was involved in some of the fiercest fighting of the Normandy campaign. During a bitter battle on the Dutch-German border Harden known throughout his unit as Doc was killed saving the lives of wounded men trapped in no-mans l&. Commenting on the posthumous award in a speech to the House of Commons the Secretary of State for War the Rt Hon James Grigg was sufficiently moved by his selfless actions to say: I do not remember ever reading anything more heroic."" ...

Following the bestselling success of Carltons man-size Commando anthologies here is a new pocket-format compilation of three classic comic-strip war stories printed the same size as the original Commando comics. Tally Ho!" features a trio of explosive air-war yarns that show the heroic RAF flyers at their best. From fighter sorties over occupied France & bombing raids on the Afrika Korps to Hurricane attacks on the Japanese this action-packed but handily formatted collection of Second World War stories will thrill Commando fans of all ages." ...

For everyone in Britain these were the darkest days of the Second World War. Our army or what was left of it had been withdrawn from France via the beaches of Dunkirk disabling & abandoning arms & equipment during the desperate evacuation. While they reorganized & re-equipped there was no effective fighting force to stand against Hitlers Wehrmacht should they choose to invade. Crossing the channel with an invasion fleet was however not an operation to be contemplated without complete control of the sky otherwise the transports & landing craft would be blown out of the water by the RAF. The Nazis answer? Neutralise the RAF. Destroy its runways destroy its aircraft on the ground destroy its support networks & most of all kill its pilots. The RAF of course had other ideas & during the summer of 1940 the Battle of Britain was fought in the skies over southern Engl&. The courage & skill of the RAF pilots & ground crews during those few hectic weeks has formed the backdrop to some of the most outstanding Commando tales ever published. Stories like Ace Without Honour" " Island of Heroes" & " Brigand Squadron" as well as " Blind Courage" " Fly Fast-Shoot Fast" or " Spitfire Spirit" bring the atmosphere of the battle spinning into the 21st century. Presented 25 per cent larger than when originally published this special edition drops you out of the sun into the midst of the dog fights the howl of the Merlin engine on full boost almost drowning out the roar of the Brownings thundering away in the wings either side of your cockpit. Whether you are a novice sprog comic book pilot or a seasoned veteran the fantastic aero art created by the Commando artists & the compelling stories will leave you gasping for the next Scramble!" ...

Following the bestselling success of Carltons man-size Commando anthologies here is the latest of the pocket-format compilations each containing of three classic Commando war stories printed the same size as the original comics. Bombs Away!" features " Ghost Pilot" " Hoodoo Ace" & " Deck-Level Dawson". Hair-rising tales of bombing missions in Lacasters & Stirlings make this action-packed but handily formatted collection of stories a thrill for Commando fans of all ages." ...

This is the Ten Best D-DAY Commando Comic Books Ever! D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in history & one of the worlds most famous military actions. It has become the stuff of legend through films such as Saving Private Ryan" & TV series such as " Band of Brothers". This hard-hitting anthology of war comic stories covers all the heroic action of " The Longest Day" 6 June 1944. From " Ambush at Dawn" " Normandy Drop" & " Blood of Heroes" to " Operation Bulldog" " Commando: D-Day Fight or Die!" features ten action-packed stories of the Tommies who stormed Hitlers formidable Atlantic Wall from air land & sea
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Following the bestselling success of Carlton's man-size Commando" anthologies here is a new pocket-format compilation of three classic comic-strip war stories printed the same size as the original Commando comics. " Tank Attack!" features a trio of explosive Brits-versus-Wehrmacht yarns that show the heroic British Tommy at his best. This action-packed but handily formatted collection of stories will thrill " Commando" fans of all ages." ...

Following the bestselling success of Carlton's man-size Commando" anthologies here is a new pocket-format compilation of three classic comic-strip war stories printed the same size as the original " Commando" comics. " Weapons of Vengeance" features a trio of explosive Brits-versus-Wehrmacht yarns that show the heroic British Tommy & the stoic British home front at their best. This action-packed but handily formatted collection of stories will thrill " Commando" fans of all ages." ...

This volume contains essays from the Donald Bond editions of The Tatler & The Spectator (1709-1714) periodical papers that helped define 18th-century culture & standards. In addition the selection of thematic units include essays & cultural documents on periodical papers & the 18th-century coffeehouse commerce & trade standards of taste & gender roles. An invaluable resource for anyone studying the history & culture of the 18th century. ...

This lavish book covers the full range of commercial techniques for the florist. It introduces basic terms & equipment advises on conditioning & care of fresh materials & explains the elements & principles of design. Examining various celebrations & occasions it demonstrates classic & contemporary designs with step-by-step instructions & over 600 full-colour photographs. ...

The Commissar had the biggest secret of the Russian war. He had hidden 30 million dollars of Soviet gold behind Russian lines
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