Piece of Cake (Cassell Military Paperbacks) - Softcover

Robinson, Derek

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9780304363124: Piece of Cake (Cassell Military Paperbacks)

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ISBN 10: 030436312X ISBN 13: 9780304363124

Publisher: Cassell, 2003

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Vivid and unforgettable, this popular novel follows an RAF fighter squadron during the Battle for France and the Battle of Britain. These pilots are real human beings, not two-dimensional heroes. Unconvinced of the wisdom of their leaders, they concentrate only on staying alive and on forgetting their fears of being burned to death in their planes. Some turn to drink, some turn on their compatriots in order to survive, and others score a succession of aerial victories--while acting unforgivably on the ground.

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From the Publisher:

The dialogue is convincing, the story is emotionally moving and it contains some of the best descriptions of battle I've read..." - TIME OUT

"I defy a reader to put the book down once Robinson has got him into the air..." - Paul Fussell, NEW REPUBLIC

About the Author:

Derek Robinson is the author of the famous trilogy of First World War novels: GOSHAWK SQUADRON, WAR STORY and HORNET'S STING. GOSHAWK SQUADRON was short-listed for the Booker Prize in 1972.

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