I'm a third of the way through 'Mission 376' and it's the most absorbing read I've had for months.

It's done in the style of Martin Middlebrook, ie one specific day of action is selected and then described in great detail by piecing together many accounts and veterans' memories from all sides. Many, many photos from private collections are included at the appropriate places in the narrative. The result is literally 'un-put-downable' and I'd recommend it very highly indeed.

As an aside, only the Dutch seem to be able to do this - the book is actually similar to the 'Arnhem' books published by Robert Sigmond. My admiration for these researchers is unbounded - years of patient research are involved plus incredible marshalling of the material. It is then written up - in English ! - and any financial return at the end must be minimal indeed.

We all owe such people a great deal. [img]graemlins/salute.gif[/img]

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