They Have Their Exits
They Have Their Exits by Airey Neave, published by Leo Cooper in 2002, is a compelling memoir that chronicles the author’s distinguished military career during World War II. This edition, written in English and spanning 179 pages, details Neave’s experiences as a senior member of Mrs. Thatcher’s Government and his tragic assassination by the IRA. The narrative begins with his capture during the intense fighting at Calais in 1940, where he became known for his remarkable escapes, including a notable ‘home-run’ from Colditz Castle.
In this memoir, readers will find a vivid account of Neave’s journey through various theaters of war, including his service in France and Holland. The book also covers his role at the Nuremberg War Crimes trials, where he encountered key figures of the Nazi regime. With a focus on biography and military history, They Have Their Exits offers an insightful perspective on the complexities of war and justice, making it a significant contribution to the literature surrounding World War II.
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The Author, who as a senior member of Mrs Thatcher’s Government was tragically assassinated by the IRA, had the most distinguished of war records.
Wounded and taken prisoner in the desperate fighting at Calais in 1940, he became a compulsive escaper and the first one of the very few to make a ‘home-run’ from Colditz Castle. Thereafter he rejoined the fighting serving in France and Holland before becoming a member of the International Military Tribunal at the Nuremburg War Crimes trials. There he was to meet the most notorious members of the Nazi hierarchy as they faced justice and, in many cases, death.
For the quality of its writing and the breadth of its author’s experiences, They Have Their Exits is arguably the finest memoir to emerge from the Second World War, and one for which the sobriquet ‘classic’ seems wholly inadequate.
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