In December 1942, one of the most daring and innovative attacks on enemy shipping was launched by 12 canoes manned by commandos who were to become known as the Cockleshell Heroes. Of the 12, two were unable to pursue their mission when their canoe was damaged on the submarine transporting them to France, and two came back alive. In this book William Sparks, DSM, one of the two survivors - and now the only living one - tells his story of the raid. The book is also an account of the escape by Marine Sparks and Major "Blondie" Hasler across German-occupied France. For nearly three months while they desperately sought assistance from the suspicious French Resistance and dodged German soldiers at every turn, the two men found themselves in a seemingly futile bid to avoid capture and death.
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Vendeur : Westwood Books, Cramlington, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Leo Cooper, London, 1992. Hard cover. Book condition : nVery good, clean unmarked text. Appears little read. Superb Photographs. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #017422. N° de réf. du vendeur 017422
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR002106125
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR003692612
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Vendeur : MW Books, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 152 p., [4] p. of plates : ill., map, ports. ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes index. Subjects; Sparks, William (1922-2002). World War II, (1939-1945) Commando operations Great Britain. World War II, (1939-1945) Naval operations, British. World War II, (1939-1945) Personal narratives, British. Escapes France History 20th century. World War II, (1939-1945) Campaigns France. World War 2 Military operations. France. Genres; Autobiography. Illustrated. 1 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 341546
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Vendeur : MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlande
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 152 p., [4] p. of plates : ill., map, ports. ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes index. Subjects; Sparks, William (1922-2002). World War II, (1939-1945) Commando operations Great Britain. World War II, (1939-1945) Naval operations, British. World War II, (1939-1945) Personal narratives, British. Escapes France History 20th century. World War II, (1939-1945) Campaigns France. World War 2 Military operations. France. Genres; Autobiography. Illustrated. 1 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 341546
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Vendeur : Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australie
Hard Cover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition. 152pp, index, map. Or blue cloth in jacket. In 1942 one of the most daring and innovative attacks on enemy shipping was launched by 12 commandos in canoes who became legendary as the Cockleshell Heroes. The last surviving member of the group here tells their story including trying to gain the assistance of a suspicious French resistance and avoiding German soldiers at every turn. Size: 8vo. N° de réf. du vendeur 021183
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Vendeur : solisjbooks, Port Kembla, NSW, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Some foxing to endpaper. N° de réf. du vendeur 006334
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Vendeur : powellbooks Somerset UK., Ilminster, SOM, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. This not only the story of one of the most daring raids undertaken by the commandos during the war, but is also the true and exciting account of Marine Sparks and Major ' Blondie ' Hasler across German - occupied France. There is a small mark to the centre of the front panel on the d/w. N° de réf. du vendeur 05055
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Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. N° de réf. du vendeur 98J43_36_0850522978
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Vendeur : SHIMEDIA, Brooklyn, NY, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. N° de réf. du vendeur 0850522978
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