The Devil's Own: Sergeant Jack Crossman and the Battle of the Alma (Sergeant 'Fancy Jack' Crossman Series) - Softcover

Kilworth, Garry Douglas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841195243 ISBN 13: 9781841195247

Publisher: Robinson, 2002

Synopsis

First of the colourful exploits of 'Fancy Jack' Crossman; The Crimean War is notoriously one of the most brutal and bloody conflicts of the nineteenth century. In an uneasy allience with the French, the Turks and the Sardinians, British soldiers faced death both on the battlefield from the fierce Cossacks and off it from cholera. Sergeant Jack Crossman, referred to by his admiring comrades as 'Fancy Jack', a tough, shrewd and skilful soldier, is part of the proud 88th regiment, the Connaught Rangers, also known as The Devil's Own. Within the regiment Crossman is picked out to lead a covert operation, well knowing that his success or failure could determine the outcome of the war. Gary Kilworth is a master of the period, and of writing sharp, page-turning military adventure.

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Review:

'The Devil's Own is a marvellous book, colourful in its descriptions, its detail and rousing stories of battle exploits and highly informative in its historical imput' - Peterborough Evening Telegraph; 'Those who enjoy going into battle with Sharpe will love joining forces with Sergeant Jack Crossman... he's a hell of a character' - Darlington Northen Echo

From the Publisher:

Garry Douglas Kilworth has great skill in creating page-turning military adventure, his characters form their own story within the framework of true accounts of the Crimean War. The historical accuracy is impeccable and has been authenticated by two specialist researchers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Robinson
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1841195243
• ISBN 13: 9781841195247
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288