A Bristol Soldier in the Second World War: Hebert Haddrell's 43 Days of Battle

by Ian Haddrell

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0752451693
• ISBN13: 9780752451695
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.7" x 9.4"