Duty Calls: Battle of Britain: World War 2 Fiction by James Holland (English) Pa

Description: Duty Calls: Battle of Britain by James Holland Pilot officer Archie Jackson, 19, is in control of the RAFs newest fighter aircraft, a Supermarine Spitfire. Now he has the Luftwaffe in his sights and only one thing matters: defending Britain. Suddenly planes are falling from the sky, exploding and spiralling into the English Channel. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Pilot officer Archie Jackson, 19, is in control of the RAFs newest fighter aircraft, a Supermarine Spitfire.Now he has the Luftwaffe in his sights and only one thing matters- defending Britain.Suddenly planes are falling from the sky, exploding and spiralling into the English Channel.France has fallen and the swastika flies over Occupied Europe. Only these young pilots - barely out of boyhood - stand between Britain and a Nazi invasion . . .Duty Calls- Battle of Britain, throws you deep into the heart - and horror - of Britains darkest, and finest, hour. Notes The 2nd book in the blockbuster Duty Calls series set at the heart of WWII. From the historian Holland, who is an expert on military history and a Sunday Times bestselling author. The subject material ties in with Key Stage 2 and 3. Archie Jackson, 19, is in control of the RAFs newest fighter aircraft, and has the Luftwaffe in his sights. Ages: 11+ Author Biography Date- 2004-09-27 James Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and studied history at Durham University. A member of the British Commission for Military History and the Guild of Battlefield Guides, he also regularly contributes reviews and articles in national newspapers and magazines and appears on national radio. His many books include Fortress Malta, Italys Sorrow, The Battle of Britain and his fictional WW2 series featuring Sergeant Jack Tanner. His interviews with veterans of the Second World War are available at the Imperial War Museum and are also archived on He lives near Salisbury with his wife, son and daughter. James Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and studied history at Durham University. He is the bestselling author of numerous historical non-fiction titles and the Jack Tanner fiction series, and recently presented Battle of Britain- The Real Story on BBC2. A member of the British Commission for Military History, his many interviews with veterans of the Second World War are available at the Imperial War Museum and are also archived at Duty Calls- Dunkirk is his first novel for younger readers. Review "Plenty of action. . . sharp dialogue and swift characterisation. The whole is intelligently structured so that this is absorbing and thoughtful as well as tense and exciting." --Daily Telegraph on Blood of Honour Review Quote "Plenty of action. . . sharp dialogue and swift characterisation. The whole is intelligently structured so that this is absorbing and thoughtful as well as tense and exciting." Details ISBN0141332204 Author James Holland Pages 352 Series Duty Calls Year 2012 ISBN-10 0141332204 ISBN-13 9780141332208 Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-06-07 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1970 DEWEY 823.92 Media Book Language English Residence ENK Imprint Puffin Short Title DUTY CALLS BATTLE OF BRITAIN Subtitle World War 2 Fiction Edition 2nd UK Release Date 2012-06-07 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK Illustrations Map Audience Age 11-15 Alternative 9780141961132 Audience Teenage / Young adult NZ Release Date 2012-06-19 AU Release Date 2012-06-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44327834;

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