The Cretan Runner Paperback / softback
by George Psychoundakis
Part of the Penguin World War II Collection series
Paperback / softback
Description
The legendary story of a resistance hero'Full of death and excitement' - Sunday Times'Unique' - TLSGeorge Psychoundakis was a young shepherd boy who knew the island of Crete intimately when the Nazis invaded by air in 1941.
He immediately joined the resistance and took on the crucial job of war-time runner. It was not only the toughest but the most dangerous job of all.
It involved immense journeys carrying vital messages, smuggling arms and explosives and guiding Allied soldiers, agents and commandos through heavily garrisoned territory. And George did not escape capture and torture on his many forays. This brilliant account of George's activities across mountainous terrain, come blazing summer or freezing winter, is a gripping story of bravery against impossible odds.
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:368 pages, B&W
- Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
- Publication Date:06/08/2009
- Category:
- ISBN:9780141043340
Information
-
Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:368 pages, B&W
- Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
- Publication Date:06/08/2009
- Category:
- ISBN:9780141043340
