Isbn: 9781848844476 - valour in the trenches: 'bombo' pollard vc mc* dcm hac in the great war (6 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Alfred Pollard joined the Honourable Artillery Company at Armoury House in the City of London in 1914 aged 21. The HAC is a unique Territorial unit composed entirely of middle class volunteers, who recruit all their officers from the ranks.Pollard was a natural soldier who believed himself (correctly as it turned out) to be invulnerable. He revelled in combat and unlike the vast majority of his peers claimed to enjoy going into action. This extraordinary mindset is borne out by his well documented acts of selfless courage. He rose quickly through the ranks, earned a battlefield commission and was awarded in quick succession the Distinguished Conduct Medal, two Military Crosses and finally the Victoria Cross.Despite his experiences and the horrific sights he witnesses, in his own memoirs, entitled Fire-eater, published in 1932, he made it clear he felt 'neither fear nor pity'.Pollard's character was a curious mix of self assurance, even arrogance, and innate immaturity.In post-war years Pollard wrote some 60 books which sold half a million copies.This is a fascinating study of a courageous patriot who saw action throughout the Great War. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Valour in the Trenches!: 'Bombo' Pollard VC MC* DCM HAC in The Great War This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. minor shelf wear and usage makings. contents are intact and presentable. heavy, may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good+. Condition Notes: Dust wrapper sunned at the spine and onto the margins of the panels, a decent copy otherwise; First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over black boards with gilt titles to the spine; Measures 9½" x 6¼" (1 kg); pp (ix) 246; Index; Bibliography; Includes: Family tree; Black & White photos on individual leaves; Black & white drawings; Appendices (3); || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #207012 ||. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 256 pages. 9.29x6.30x1.34 inches. In Stock.