Last Stand! Famous Battles Against the Odds
Last Stand! Famous Battles Against the Odds by Bryan Perrett is a reprint edition published by Castle Books in 2003, featuring 224 pages in English. This anthology presents a collection of accounts detailing the resilience and bravery of soldiers in dire situations throughout history, from the Napoleonic Wars to the Korean War. The narrative begins with the valiant efforts of Napoleon’s Old Guard at Waterloo and includes significant battles such as the Alamo, Rorke’s Drift, and Arnhem.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of thirteen remarkable episodes that highlight the themes of courage and sacrifice in military history. Each account illustrates the determination of soldiers who continued to fight against overwhelming odds, culminating in the last stand of the Gloucesters at Imjin during the Korean War. This book offers insights into the complexities of warfare and the human spirit in the face of adversity, making it a significant contribution to the study of military history.
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What do soldiers do when all is lost? They keep fighting! In this best-selling anthology, Bryan Perrett provides gripping accounts of close-quarter battles and hard fought victory against all the odds. His journey from Napoleonic Europe through to the Korean War highlights thirteen episodes of incredible bravery and sacrifice in unbelievable actions. The book begins with the gallant fight of Napoleon’s Old Guard at Waterloo. It examines the famous actions at the Alamo; against the Zulus at Rorke’s Drift; and ‘the Bridge Too Far’ at Arnhem. The adventure concludes with the desperate last stand of the Gloucesters at Imjin during the Korean War. Last Stand! is the breathtaking story of ultimate sacrifice and glorious victory.–Google Books.
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