Death Or Glory I The Last Commando
Death Or Glory I The Last Commando by Michael Asher, published by Penguin Adult in 2010, is a historical fiction novel set during World War II. This edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in Libya in 1942, where the Allied forces are engaged in intense battles against Rommel’s Africa Korps. The story follows First Officer Madeleine Rose, a courier tasked with delivering a critical message, whose plane is shot down behind enemy lines, prompting a desperate rescue mission.
Readers will find a gripping tale of military action and adventure as Sergeant Tom Caine leads a team of commandos on a perilous mission to retrieve Rose. Faced with the choice of death or glory, Caine must navigate the challenges of leadership and the harsh realities of war. The novel delves into themes of duty and courage amidst the backdrop of 20th-century conflict, providing insight into the complexities of wartime decisions and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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In the heat of battle you have two choices � death or glory �
Libya 1942 � Rommel�s Africa Korps is sweeping across Northern Africa. The ragged Allied forces engage the enemy in brutal fire-fights on the scorched desert sands. Meanwhile, the Allied commander-in-chief sends a desperate coded message to the Prime Minister � the courier is First Officer Madeleine Rose, WRNS � codename Runefish.
When Runefish�s plane is shot down deep behind enemy lines � GHQ must send in the commandos to pull her out. It looks like no more than a deadly fool�s errand � and the man they choose is given one option: take the mission or face court martial.
Battle-hardened Sgnt Tom Caine is a first class soldier who struggles with obeying orders. He must lead his small squad of specialist commandos into the hornet�s nest � on a bloody mission that could change the outcome of the war �
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