About the Book
Based on my Fathers Journal and covering his life from 1916 to 2000. It includes childhood in a farming family and Army life leading to Wingate's First Expedition behind Japanese lines as a Chindit in 1943.
In short a social insight into an ordinary mans life through most of the 20th Century
In short a social insight into an ordinary mans life through most of the 20th Century
Features & Details
- Primary Category: History
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Project Option: Standard Landscape, 10×8 in, 25×20 cm
# of Pages: 70 -
Isbn
- Hardcover, Dust Jacket: 9781320168830
- Softcover: 9781320168823
- Publish Date: May 29, 2013
- Language English
- Keywords Parachute Regiment, Holland Family, Kings Liverpool Regiment, Operation Longcloth, India, Chindit, Farming, Burma, Dorset
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About the Creator
Gerry Holland
Bath, England
Born in 1947 into a farming family. Joined RAF and then into computing in 1969. Still working. Been a Pilot for 50 years and in past 15 years have built and rebuilt several aircraft. Now own and fly a Vintage aircraft from my Airstrip SW of Bath.