Robert peatling (8 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 254 pages, 4to. Minor shelfwear. DJ in mylar. Tight binding, no marks. Volume is in Very Good condition.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:0952299208.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. DJ is slightly faded to the spine. The author has signed on the title page. Contains black & white illustrations. Seller Ref: M21354. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition. Fine hardback copy in Fine jacket. SIGNED by author on title-page.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Original cloth, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrations in b/w, 8vo.; Edges dust jacket slightly worn.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 2004 Robert Peatling hardcover edition. Light reading wear else very good condition. Foreword by Lieut. Colonel John Audry. From the cover: During the fighting at Arnhem Robert Peatling of 2 Para became cut off from his Battalion, he had escorted a group of German prisoners to the Police Station. On the 19th September 1944 he was ordered by the Military Police Sergeant to surrender, instead he took advantage of the general confusion to slip away to the attic, remaining hidden alone. Despite the lack of food and companionship he never wavered in his decision not to surrender. On the 31st October he was discovered by a Dutch Policeman who suggested he change into civilian clothes and leave with a Dutch Resistance man. He lived in Arnhem with the Resistance group until 31st December when it became very dangerous. On the 17th April he met the Canadian army and was flown home having survived seven months behind enemy lines. An exciting story - well told.…

Fine. Hardcover book, first edition in dustjacket. Signed and dedicated by the author to title page. The wartime history of 2 Para including the actions at Bruneval, Oudna and the battle for the bridges at Arnhem. a Fine copy in a Fine unclipped dustjacket. Reverse of title page has the details ( Signature?) of Lt. R Hugh Levien 2nd Battalion the parachutre reg. This may have belonged to him and was later signed by the author to the new owners at a later date (2001) The book was published in 1994. Pictures available. …

Hardback. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First edition. 1st 2004. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. This book recounts the intense and harrowing experiences of the British airborne forces during the legendary World War II Battle of Arnhem. Drawing on personal accounts and historical records, the book captures the extraordinary bravery and resilience of soldiers fighting against overwhelming odds. Burgundy cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 144 pages. Minor scuffing to dustwrapper else a lovely copy. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched.…