{"product_id":"royal-marines-musicians-at-war-9781036112820","title":"Royal Marines Musicians at War","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe peerless musicians of the Royal Marines Band Service are no strangers to war, as the Author, Brian Short, himself a musician, reminds us in his book. Brian Short has an engaging style, and sense of humour, combined with a shrewd assessment of his fellow human beings. His description of his training and early years in the Band Service provide a vivid and necessary prelude to what follows, setting the scene and introducing the reader to aspects of life in the Royal Marines Band Service and the Band's experiences at war.   From time to time the future existence of Royal Marines Bands is questioned by politicians. They should read this book; perhaps they will come to appreciate what a splendid contribution the Royal Marines Band Service has made to our country, by land and sea, and will continue to do so. **-Major General Julian Thompson Royal Marines**The Royal Marines Band Service are well known for their professional musical performances around the world and at all Royal and major h","brand":"Pen \u0026 Sword Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577767203159,"sku":"9781036112820","price":21.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781036112820.jpg?v=1746096569","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/royal-marines-musicians-at-war-9781036112820","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}