Author: HILDYARD MYLES
Title: It Is Bliss Here Letters Home 1939-1945
Description: Bloomsbury London. 2005, 1st Edition. (ISBN: 0747578028) Hard Cover , 26cm. Heavy Book Over 500gms, Myles Hildyard served as an officer during World War 11. He saw action in Palestine, Crete, North Africa, Italy, the D-Day landings and finally Berlin in 1945. He fought and was captured at the battle of Crete and then embarked on a dramatic escape from a German POW camp on the island across the Mediterranean to Turkey. These letters also show a young man coming to terms with his sexuality in an extraordinarily clear sighted, brave and intelligent way. The letters he presents here are profound, witty, unique and utterly captivating. Excellent/Excellent.

Keywords: Myles Hildyard, World War 11, Second World War, Palestine, Crete, North Africa, Italy, D-Day Landings, Berlin, Pow Camp, Escape Story 0747578028


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