The Professionals
The Professionals by Max Hennessy, published by Canelo in October 2021, is a work of fiction set against the backdrop of the First World War. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Martin Falconer, an experienced pilot who, at eighteen, finds himself waiting in England for a new assignment to the Front. As he observes the war’s progression, particularly the aerial battles, he grapples with the challenges posed by superior German aircraft and the low morale among British forces.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the aviation struggles during the war, particularly in April 1917, a month marked by significant losses for British pilots. The story delves into the harsh realities faced by Martin and his unit, which is characterized by poor management and demoralization. The book provides insights into the war’s impact on those involved, making it relevant for those interested in themes of war and military history.
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To swing the tide of the war, he must take to the air once again.
It was 1916. The First World War had still two years to run. Martin Falconer, at eighteen an experienced pilot with service in France to his credit, was kicking his heels in England, awaiting another posting to the Front.
Throughout the spring he watched the progress of the war, especially the war in the air, acknowledging to himself the German’s superiority. Their machines were better, and they had produced the war’s best-known hero of the air, the Red Baron. British machines were poor, morale was low, and the odds were stacked against them.
Finally, at the beginning of April, Martin was sent again to France – but this was the month that became known as Bloody April, when a pilot’s life-expectancy was two weeks, and Martin found himself in a unit demoralised and ill-managed.
John Harris’s sombre picture of Britain at war is as compelling as only the truth can be, perfect for fans of W. E. Johns, Alexander Fullerton and David Black.
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