Items related to Ensign in Italy: A Story of the Felix Factor : The...
Ensign in Italy: A Story of the Felix Factor : The Nine Lives of a Young Welsh Guards Officer Who Fought in Italy With His Regiment from the Ruins O - Hardcover
In 1943, aged 18, Philip Brutton relinquished his place at Cambridge to volunteer for the Welsh Guards. He was commissioned the same year and was Ensign of the Guard at St. James's Palace when a near miss by the Luftwaffe hit and badly damaged the surrounding area.
At 19, in early 1944, he was sent to Italy where he joined his Regiment and was soon on patrol in the deadman's-land of the Cassino ruins, threading his way nightly through the minefields, under constant threat of enemy attack, shelling and mortaring. He survived--the Felix Factor of this dramatic story--to fight with the 3rd Battalion Welsh Guards as a young battle-hardened platoon commander throughout the major encounters of the Italian campaign involving 1st Guards Brigade. In Austria under orders, he handed over the Croatian Government and then 2,000 men plus their families to their communist executioners: the Great Betrayal.
A regular officer, he was stationed in Palestine before the end of the British Mandate, and after a period with The Prince of Wales Company, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards; he became a Staff Captain at Headquarters 1st Guards Brigade, aged 21.
This is an exciting and moving memoir which contains some brilliant descriptions of infantry fighting under the most appalling conditions. It is a little classic of its kind and will be regarded, among other things, as a splendid tribute to a fine regiment.
At 19, in early 1944, he was sent to Italy where he joined his Regiment and was soon on patrol in the deadman's-land of the Cassino ruins, threading his way nightly through the minefields, under constant threat of enemy attack, shelling and mortaring. He survived--the Felix Factor of this dramatic story--to fight with the 3rd Battalion Welsh Guards as a young battle-hardened platoon commander throughout the major encounters of the Italian campaign involving 1st Guards Brigade. In Austria under orders, he handed over the Croatian Government and then 2,000 men plus their families to their communist executioners: the Great Betrayal.
A regular officer, he was stationed in Palestine before the end of the British Mandate, and after a period with The Prince of Wales Company, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards; he became a Staff Captain at Headquarters 1st Guards Brigade, aged 21.
This is an exciting and moving memoir which contains some brilliant descriptions of infantry fighting under the most appalling conditions. It is a little classic of its kind and will be regarded, among other things, as a splendid tribute to a fine regiment.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherLeo Cooper
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 0850523249
- ISBN 13 9780850523249
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages240
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Ensign in Italy: A Platoon Commander's Story; a story of the Felix Factor
Published by
Leo Cooper, London
(1992)
ISBN 10: 0850523249
ISBN 13: 9780850523249
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. (1992), Near Fine/About Fine dj, octavo, 195pp., black cloth hardcover, bright gold lettering on backstrip, b&w photo ill's., excellent unclipped (UK 19.95) color pictorial dj, binding tight, private bookplate & owner's inked name on front endpapers o/w text unmarked. Seller Inventory # 13998
Buy Used
US$ 22.50
Convert currency
Ensign in Italy: A Story of the Felix Factor : The Nine Lives of a Young Welsh Guards Officer Who Fought in Italy With His Regiment from the Ruins O
Published by
Leo Cooper
(1992)
ISBN 10: 0850523249
ISBN 13: 9780850523249
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A lovely clean copy, in a lightly rubbed and bumped dust jacket which has an unfortunate 1" open tear to the back. Seller Inventory # 003843
Buy Used
US$ 25.49
Convert currency
Stock Image
Ensign in Italy: A Platoon Commander's Story (A Story of the Felix Factor .)
Published by
Leo Cooper
(1992)
ISBN 10: 0850523249
ISBN 13: 9780850523249
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1992. Nice Firm Clean copy ! Light general wear. 195 pages. 0378. Seller Inventory # 120030
Buy Used
US$ 41.90
Convert currency
Stock Image
Ensign in Italy: Eyewitness - Battle Hardened in Cassino
Published by
Pen & Sword Books Ltd, United Kingdom, Barnsley
ISBN 10: 0850523249
ISBN 13: 9780850523249
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In 1943, aged 18, Philip Brutton relinquished his place at Cambridge to volunteer for the Welsh Guards. He was commissioned the same year and was Ensign of the Guard as St James's Palace when a near miss by the Luftwaffe hit and badly damaged the surrounding area. At 19, in early 1944, he was sent to Italy where he joined his Regiment and was soon on patrol in the dead-man's-land of the Cassino ruins, threading his way nightly through the minefields, under constant threat of enemy attack, shelling and mortaring. He survived to fight with the 3rd Battalion Welsh Guards as a young battle-hardened platoon commander throughout the major encounters of the Italian campaign involving 1st Guards' Brigade. In Austria, under orders, he handed over the Croatian Government and then 2000 men plus their families to their communist executioners: the Great Betrayal. A regular officer, he was stationed in Palestine before the end of the British Mandate, and after a period with The Prince of Wales's Company, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, he became a Staff Captain at Headquarters 1st Guards' Brigade, aged 21. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004444359
Buy Used
US$ 79.97
Convert currency