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Escaping with His Life

From Dunkirk to D-Day & Beyond

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Escaping with His Life

By: Sir Nicholas Young
Narrated by: Sir Nicholas Young
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Very few British soldiers could lay claim to such a full war as Leslie Young. Having survived the retreat to and evacuation from Dunkirk, he volunteered for the newly formed commandos and took part in their first operation: the raid on the Lofoten Islands. He fought and was captured in Tunisia. He went on the run before his POW camp at Fontanellato was taken over by the Nazis after the September 1943 Italian armistice. He spent six months on the run in the Apennine mountains aided by brave and selfless Italians, many of whom were actively fighting their occupiers. He eventually reached Allied lines but not before several of his companions were tragically killed by both German and American fire. On return to England, he immediately signed up for the invasion of Northwest Europe, and despite being wounded eventually fought through to Germany.

It is thanks to his son’s research that Major Young’s story can now be told. It is an inspiring and thrilling account that demands to be heard.

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This book deals with the experiences of one man at war. From joking up, to BEF to Dunkirk, to the commandos, raids in Norway and then back to regimental duties. Leading his men in the best way possible, through capture and escape but then back to front line duties. Fighting out of the brocharge and to market garden before he stood on the banks of the river Rhine. All this he never told his son who, in his own right went on to a life of service. This is read by the author who is able to bring to life the many scapes his father found himself in.

Just a wonderful read

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