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Never So Proud: The Story of the Battle of Crete, May 1941 (WWII Action Thriller Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by John Wingate (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A tense and dramatic military adventure based on real World War II events! Perfect for fans of Clive Cussler, Douglas Reeman and Duncan Harding.

Bill Tanner returns … but can he survive his next dramatic battle?

Crete, 1941

Greece has been invaded by the Germans, and the enemy has now turned its attention to Crete.

With the island in grave danger of falling, Allied forces have been posted to the island in great number, Sub-Lieutenant Bill Tanner and Midshipman (A) Brander among them.

But with Germany mounting its first ever airborne assault, victory cannot be taken for granted as German paratroopers fall from the sky in droves.

As one of World War II’s most dramatic battles is played out, Allied forces struggle desperately to withstand the onslaught … and disaster looms for Bill and ‘Brandy’ when their aircraft is shot down.

Will the two of them live to tell the tale? And can the Allies prevail against unprecedented hostilities?

Or does a humiliating defeat await them?

Based on real-life events, NEVER SO PROUD is the second book in the WWII Action Thriller Series: authentic aviation and naval military fiction bringing to life the perilous battles that irrevocably changed the course of World War II.

‘gripping and very well told’ – Kirkus Reviews

THE WWII ACTION THRILLER SERIES:
BOOK ONE: Torpedo Strike
BOOK TWO: Never So Proud
BOOK THREE: Last Ditch
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B096MTW2F2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 3, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800553422
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  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ WWII Action Thriller Series
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  • M. Thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary WWII adventure paralleling real history of the evacuations and naval battles .....
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2021
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    ...in the early very British war around Crete, Greece and Malta, a forgotten piece of highly detailed history fleshed out by very believable, historically likely characters. Excellent readbillity, an author worth watching! ( review by past member of Armchair Generals- California branch, The Rhine Confederation of Wargamers, and member, USAF 10th TFS ( tactical fighter squadron) both of Germany. Wargamers not only relive history, we learn tactics and strategy pertinent to modern warfare.

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  • Knightusmc
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent hiistory
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2023
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    Well written correct history merged with telling an amazing feat off arms. These men were heroes .God bless them. BZ
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  • JK
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good historical book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2021
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    The first 1/3portion of book was very enjoyable fast moving and excellent content. The remaining 2/3 became more of a stafistical log describing the naval battles regarding I think the defense of Crete. The numerous capitalized abbreviations of the English navy were irritating and of heavy use. To me an American I had no idea what they stood for.
    I have read about WE2 and battle for retaining Crete. But I am still confused what purpose the British Navy was performing. I’m also at a lose to understand with 3 carriers why the British lacked air support. Average carrier carries at least 50-60 planes. Where were they?
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gutsy performance by the Brits
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2021
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    True story of the Brits in the battle over Crete during May of 1941 and how they fought the Germans to the last man you. If you want to read about real heroes the Brits are full of them. You must read this story to admire and appreciate the steadfastness of the British Navy, Army and Marines. Hail Britannia!!
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  • stephi
    4.0 out of 5 stars battle of Crete
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2022
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    I didn’t know that much of Crete. The story was good with the fictional characters blending with the real life people. There are two problems with the book: abbreviations not given and no maps.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Crete, so many lost
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
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    Without reinforcing Crete had no chance against the German invasion, then no air cover, limited ships it was a blessing that so many were rescued, but at what cost. The U.S. had not entered the war yet so Britian was severely lacking in ships and airplanes.
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  • Joe-1
    4.0 out of 5 stars Book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021
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    Good read
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  • 3R2
    5.0 out of 5 stars Evacuation
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021
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    The evacuation of Crete was successful because so many Admirals were WW I warfighters who were not going to let the Germans take Crete without s fight. It was deemed successful because Germany's losses pushed their invasion of Russian 4 months which made winter an ally.
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  • Michael Palmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars good reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2022
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    very well written and covers the attack and defence of Crete in a easy understandable way. an enjoyable read
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  • margaret ritchie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2022
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    This book is a good read from start to finish
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2022
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    Interesting book
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  • Graeme
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2022
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    A very well woven together story set against a true campaign. The book whips along keeping the reader enthralled from start to finish.
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  • K Mabbett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2022
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    General read
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