The Mammoth Book of True War Stories (Mammoth Books) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786706295 ISBN 13: 9780786706297

Publisher: Carroll & Graf, 1999

Synopsis

True in every detail, the vivid and unforgettable fifty stories here range from the ancient Greek to Operation Desert Storm, from the Battle of Trafalgar to Vietnam. Noted military editor and historian Jon E. Lewis has collected such accounts as Ernest Hemingway's on the D-Day landing, George Orwell's on the Spanish Civil War, Robert Graves's on WWI's Western Front, and John Reed's on the Bolshevik Revolution.

About this title

About the Author:

Jon E. Lewis is a historian and writer, whose books on history and military history are sold worldwide. He is also editor of many The Mammoth Book of anthologies, including the bestselling On the Edge and Endurance and Adventure. He holds graduate and postgraduate degrees in history. His work has appeared in New Statesman, the Independent, Time Out and the Guardian. He lives in Herefordshire with his partner and children. Praise for his previous books: England: The Autobiography: 'A triumph' Saul David, author of Victoria's Army The British Soldier: The Autobiography: 'this thoughtful compilation ... almost unbearably moving.' Guardian 'Compelling tommy's eye view of war.' Daily Telegraph 'What a book. Five stars.' Daily Express

About this edition

• Publisher: Carroll & Graf
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0786706295
• ISBN 13: 9780786706297
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448
• Editor: Lewis Jon E.