Unlikely Soldiers
Unlikely Soldiers by Jonathan Vance, published by HarperCollins on September 15, 2009, is a reprint edition comprising 320 pages. This book presents the untold story of two young Canadians, Ken Macalister and Frank Pickersgill, who volunteered for the British Special Operations Executive during World War II. Their journey takes them from academic pursuits to the front lines of conflict, where they undergo rigorous training and ultimately parachute into the Rhone Valley under false identities.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of heroism, betrayal, and sacrifice as Macalister and Pickersgill navigate the complexities of war. The story delves into their experiences, including their capture and the challenges they faced amidst double agents within the Resistance. Vance’s account captures the essence of a generation of young men who risked everything for a cause greater than themselves, providing insight into the historical context of Canada during World War II.
Official synopsis Publisher
Published to rave reviews, this is the never-before-told story of two brilliant young Canadians who became unlikely soldiers. Ken Macalister was a Rhodes scholar at Oxford. Frank Pickersgill was a doctoral student in classics at l’Université de Paris. Together, they volunteered for the British SOE and soon found themselves being trained to kill. On June 15, 1943, with false identities, they parachuted into the Rhone Valley, but there were double agents within the Resistance; too soon Macalister and Pickersgill were captured, tortured and put on a train for Germany.
Vance has written a brilliant, heartbreaking book about heroism, betrayal and sacrifice, capturing the promise of a generation of young men who went to their deaths for a greater cause.
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