The Winter Soldiers
Sergent Jack Crossman and the Attack on Kertch Harbour
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
24 July 2003
Summary
The fourth Crimea adventure for Sergeant ‘Fancy Jack’ Crossman and his band of brothers.
Jack Crossman and the privations of war during a Russian winter, in which a few hardy soldiers cause confusion and havoc among the enemy.
After the battle of Inkerman on 5th November 1854, the British Army faces a terrible winter with inadequate provisions and clothing. In this grim season, Sergeant Jack Crossman and his men are billeted at Kadikoi village near Balaclava harbour, with inst…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781841197227 |
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| ISBN-10: | 184119722X |
| Author: | Garry Douglas Kilworth |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Constable |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 24 July 2003 |
| Weight: | 314g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 390mm x 129mm |
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This is military adventure at its very best, all blood, bullets and bugles… those who enjoy going into battle with Sharpe will love joining forces with Sergeant Jack Crossman.
This is military adventure at its very best, all blood, bullets and bugles… those who enjoy going into battle with Sharpe will love joining forces with Sergeant Jack Crossman. - Darlington Northern Echo
Rip-roaring adventure at the time of the Crimean War. - Manchester Evening NewsThe novel is packed with action… all in all, our hero has more lives than a cat! - Crimean War Research SocietyAbout The Author
Garry Douglas Kilworth
Garry Kilworth was raised in South Yemen, the son of an RAF sergeant. Later he served 15 years in the RAF himself. Most recently he was with the British Army in Hong Kong, where he wrote for the South China Morning Post. He now spends his time between Suffolk and Spain, writing full time. He has won many awards for both his children’s and adult novels. Constable published the hardback of The Winter Soldiers last year and it appeared as one of Hatchard’s most favoured summer 2002 titles.
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