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The Black Jackals
- Author
- Iain Gale
- Narrator
- Stephen Thorne
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 17 March 2011
- Run Time
- 9 hours 25 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The start of a brand new WWII series from Iain Gale, author of Alamein.
A masterly portrayal of World War Two heroism, with vivid action and stirring personal journeys.
A small team of soldiers, left behind to cover the British retreat, are ordered to blow the bridge as late as possible to stem the German tank pursuit. Although successful, the operation kills desperate refugees fleeing the scene. Who will be made to face the court-martial: the men carrying out the orders or their commanding officer?
This is only the first of many dilemmas that Peter Lamb and his troop must face during the chaotic first months of World War Two. After becoming cut off from the rest of their regiment, and assigned a mission that takes them deep into France behind the fast-moving enemy lines, the cracks begin to appear.
In these unexpected, tense circumstances, Lamb's men face internal struggles, taking their focus off both their French allies and the German enemy.
Black Jackals shows how men react to the challenges of war, and gives a fresh and fascinating picture of the frontlines.
Critics Review
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Praise for Iain Gale:
‘A powerful novel of men at war. A triumph' Bernard Cornwell
‘A treat for every history buff, and a vivid picture of men at war’ Scotland on Sunday
‘An old-fashioned tale of military strategy and valour’ Glasgow Herald
'An involving historical adventure – could Jack Steel be a worthy rival to Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe?' Choice Magazine
'A combination of action and intrigue is supported by colourful characters' Scottish Field
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Details
- Author
- Iain Gale
- Narrator
- Stephen Thorne
- Duration
- 9 hours 25 minutes
- Release Date
- 17 March 2011
- ISBN
- 9780007416752
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Classic fiction: literary and general, Historical fiction, Second World War fiction, Historical adventure fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Fiction based on or inspired by true events, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages
Synopsis
The start of a brand new WWII series from Iain Gale, author of Alamein. A masterly portrayal of World War Two heroism, with vivid action and stirring personal journeys. A small team of soldiers, left behind to cover the British retreat, are ordered to blow the bridge as late as possible to stem the German tank pursuit. Although successful, the operation kills desperate refugees fleeing the scene. Who will be made to face the court-martial: the men carrying out the orders or their commanding officer? This is only the first of many dilemmas that Peter Lamb and his troop must face during the chaotic first months of World War Two. After becoming cut off from the rest of their regiment, and assigned a mission that takes them deep into France behind the fast-moving enemy lines, the cracks begin to appear. In these unexpected, tense circumstances, Lamb's men face internal struggles, taking their focus off both their French allies and the German enemy. Black Jackals shows how men react to the challenges of war, and gives a fresh and fascinating picture of the frontlines.
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