Alpine Partisan, by Vivian Milroy
Language: English
Published by Corgi Books (Transworld Publishers, London), 1958
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Seller: Gadzooks! Books!, Lompoc, CA, U.S.A.Gadzooks! Books!
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1958 UK paperback. Unmarked pages and firm binding. Minimal edge wear to the paper cover. A very good, sturdy copy. "Alpine Partisan recounts the extraordinary wartime experiences of British soldier Alfred Southon during World War II. After serving in North Africa, Southon returns from a patrol in May 1942 only to find his unit?s base overrun by Axis forces. Captured by the Italians, he is interned in a prisoner-of-war camp in northern Italy. Following the Italian armistice in September 1943, Southon seizes the opportunity to escape and makes his way into the Italian countryside, where he connects with local partisans and joins their resistance efforts against the occupying German forces. As German strength grows and the situation worsens, Southon and a group of fellow escapees and partisans resolve to cross the Alps into southeastern France in hopes of reaching Allied lines. A party of 39 men?26 of them English?sets out on this perilous trek. Harsh weather, including violent snowstorms and avalanches, soon engulfs the group as they navigate the treacherous mountain terrain. The journey turns into a harrowing test of endurance and survival. Most of the men succumb to the brutal conditions; only two ultimately survive the crossing, Southon among them. His survival comes at a heavy cost, having endured extreme hardship and suffering along the way. Based on Southon?s own testimonies as recorded by author Vivian Milroy, the book combines elements of personal memoir, wartime history, and the broader narrative of resistance and human resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity.".…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Alpine Partisan, by Vivian Milroy
- Author
- Vivian Milroy; as told by Alfred Southon
- Publisher
- Corgi Books (Transworld Publishers, London)
- Publication year
- 1958
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item weight
- 5 ounces
- Dimensions
- 6x4x0
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