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Having been lucky to suvive a German air raid on his Bristol home, Herbert Haddrell''s personal account of the harrowing experience of being called up and sent to Normandy, where he was seriously wounded after 43 days of battle, is a fascinating and moving story. Using Herbert''s recollections and some valuable letters, diaries and accounts of fellow soldiers, this book reveals the tale of a nineteen-year-old caught up in the midst of one of history''s darkest moments. Supplemented with background information about the war and life in Bristol, this volume also includes rare photographs and archive material from the author''s personal collection. Compiled by Herbert''s son, this book is a poignant reminder of the terrible ordeal that so many brave young men had to face in order to defend king and country, and perhaps even more importantly, their families and homes.

A Bristol Soldier in the Second World War Hebert

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      Publisher: The History Press Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/10/2009
      ISBN13: 9780752451695, 978-0752451695
      ISBN10: 0752451693

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      Book Synopsis

      Having been lucky to suvive a German air raid on his Bristol home, Herbert Haddrell''s personal account of the harrowing experience of being called up and sent to Normandy, where he was seriously wounded after 43 days of battle, is a fascinating and moving story. Using Herbert''s recollections and some valuable letters, diaries and accounts of fellow soldiers, this book reveals the tale of a nineteen-year-old caught up in the midst of one of history''s darkest moments. Supplemented with background information about the war and life in Bristol, this volume also includes rare photographs and archive material from the author''s personal collection. Compiled by Herbert''s son, this book is a poignant reminder of the terrible ordeal that so many brave young men had to face in order to defend king and country, and perhaps even more importantly, their families and homes.

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