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DUNKIRK TO BELSEN the soldiers’ own dramatic stories
2024
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THE EXTRAORDINARY PERSONAL ACCOUNTS OF THE SOLDIERS WHO SERVED IN THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY DURING WORLD WAR II. ‘Sadler’s poignant book is a must-have for all those interested in military history, but the message of the soldiers’ inspirational stories will resonate with readers of all persuasions and every generation.’ Lancashire Post ‘[John] has used the [soldiers’] testimony to show us how human beings act under exceptional circumstances.’ Historical Association The Durham Light Infantry fought in every major land campaign of the war. These men were not regular soldiers, they were all territorials. Yet they experienced the wreckage of Dunkirk, were in combat throughout the Desert War, navigated the difficult Italian terrain and endured the jungles of Burma. When it all seemed to be over, one of their battalions uncovered the horrors of Belsen. All of these men showed astonishing courage and admirable perseverance. Not one of them emerged from war unchanged. John Sadler has compiled a poignant narrative, drawing on extensive interviews. The voices of the individual soldiers narrate these historic events, encapsulating the heroism and sacrifice they endured. Dunkirk to Belsen is one of the most unique and moving personal histories of World War II. PRAISE FOR DUNKIRK TO BELSEN: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An impressive account of the experience of the famous DLI in the Second World War.’ Kindle Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Once you pick this book up, you will find it difficult to put down . . . just read it.’ Elfa73 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A moving tribute to the sacrifices made by soldiers during the Second World War.’ Colin J.E. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Interesting and enthralling from start to conclusion.’ Kindle Customer

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John Sadler
Author · 17 books
Born in 1953, John Sadler has law degrees from Northumbria University and the University of Westminster. A part-time lecturer in military history at Sunderland University Centre for Lifelong Learning, he is currently studying toward a PhD in history and is soon to begin an Imperial War Museum Fellowship in Holocaust Studies. He is the author of over 20 books, including Scottish Battles, published by Birlinn in April 2010. He is married with two children and lives in Newcastle.
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