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OverviewThe thrilling account of a Black Watch Adjutant's eight escapes from captivity during the Second World War. The dramatic story of Captain Berenger Colborne Bradford, Adjutant of the 1st Battalion Black Watch, compiled by his son using diaries and letters, coded messages and correspondence between his family and the War Office in their desperate effort to hear news of his safety. This book tells of Captain Bradford's experiences between 1939 and 1941, during which time he was in the thick of the action in France, leading up to the surrender of the Highland Division at Saint Valery-en-Caux in June 1940. While being marched into captivity Capt. Bradford managed to escape once from the Germans and then seven further times from the Vichy French. This account details his journey to safety in Gibraltar, spanning France, Spain and North Africa, including a night crossing of the Pyrenees and an astonishing 700-mile voyage in a 17ft sailing boat. AUTHOR: Andrew Bradford was born in British Guyana in 1955 but has lived in Aberdeenshire almost all his life. Educated at Eton College and Aberdeen University, he has been running Kincardine Estate since 1979. The estate's enterprises include the provision of affordable rural housing and, recently, corporate entertainment. He painstakingly researched and transcribed family letters, journals and documents to piece together, edit and present his father's incredible adventures during the Second World War. 43 b/w illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andrew BradfordPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd Edition: New edition ISBN: 9781803995922ISBN 10: 1803995920 Publication Date: 22 February 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationANDREW BRADFORD was born in British Guyana in 1955 but has lived in Aberdeenshire almost all his life. Educated at Eton College and Aberdeen University, he has been running Kincardine Estate since 1979. The estate’s enterprises include the provision of affordable rural housing and, recently, corporate entertainment. He painstakingly researched and transcribed family letters, journals and documents to piece together, edit and present his father’s incredible adventures during the Second World War. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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