Chasing Terrorists. Denis and the Ghost Squad


Book Description

Major Denis Campbell’s family had such a long and illustrious history of service to the British Empire that despite his own extensive service, and being mentioned in despatches, he was known to some in the family as ‘Disappointing Denis.’ In 1951 Denis was sent to Malaya where he saw active service with 1 Royal West Kent’s fighting Communist guerrillas in Malaya for three years with the Ghost Squad, a Top-Secret unit whose account of action in Malaya has never been previously published. He was Mentioned in Despatches for actions against terrorists. After Malaya Denis was attached to the Gurkhas at Suez in 1956 and fought alongside the French Foreign Legion, describing this as a ‘very enjoyable invasion of Egypt’. His final period of regimental Duty was with 1 Queens Own Buffs combating terrorists in Guyana. The book includes previously unpublished photos, top secret documents and intercepted messages from the terrorists.




The Fairfield Campbells:Thier Part in the Rise and Fall of Empire


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The Fairfield Campbells were part of the British forces in India before the Indian Mutiny in 1857. Whilst there they served with several Indian regiments, taking part in numerous battles, skirmishes and military expeditions. The Fairfield Campbells were also involved in fighting in China, Tibet, Africa and the USA. Boasting several Generals, Admirals and Colonels and numerous gallantry awards, their service continued through both World Wars and subsequent conflicts. The book outlines the military history of the Fairfield Campbell family from 1830 through to the 1960s using narrative, background information, personal accounts and numerous original photographs.




Love


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Revised and re-edited second edition Love is the third book in Lives Apart. A WW2 Chronicle. The five part series is a mixture of fact and fiction inspired by the true story of Rifleman Ted Taylor and his fiancée Brenda, through WW2. All books have photos at the back and book 5, Retribution, finishes with an author note summarising Ted and Brenda's life after the war. Joe struggles to accept the continual casual brutality of their guards, but even more worrying are the strange letters he is receiving. He is still trying to work out the truth when the post brings yet more bad news and this time he needs to act quickly, or he will lose everything. Although Peggy’s friendship with Chris is growing, he still wants more than she is prepared to give. But Peggy has more important worries. Her new friend Rosie urgently needs help, but so does a terrified Molly who suddenly arrives in the middle of the night. Olive thinks her problems are over when Kurt comes to visit, but as the bodies mount up it leads to an unexpected outcome. Despite his friends attempt to dissuade him, Marcel is determined to do the right thing even though it’s breaking his heart. But his decision has surprising consequences. Marie is torn between hating the enemy and her growing feelings for Heinz, but Louis is even more confused, especially when the German goes out of his way to help him. It could assist in his fight against the occupiers, but if Louis is wrong it could put them all in even more danger. Brigitte arrives in Paris and decides her decision to help Louis was a mistake, but it doesn’t take long for her to realise it is not Louis who is the mistake. Contains adult content




Deception


Book Description

Revised and re-edited second edition Deception is the fourth book in Lives Apart. A WW2 Chronicle. The five book series is a mixture of fact and fiction inspired by the true story of Rifleman Ted Taylor and his fiancée Brenda, through WW2. All books have photos at the back and book 5, Retribution, finishes with an author note summarising Ted and Brenda's life after the war. Joe is desperate and determined to prevent his life falling apart. But his plan to solve his problems lead him to a place that should only exist in his nightmares. Peggy is shocked to discover Joe’s secret but her own life is becoming increasingly complicated and she is struggling to cope. But then things take a sinister turn and when she turns to a surprising source for help, the decision will threaten everything she holds dear. Pam returns to France only to find that her new job is not what it seems. But by the time she realises the truth its much too late. Olive has a new love so she is horrified to discover that Kurt is on his way to see her. Determined that he won’t have a chance to destroy her life she plans a special welcome. But will she really have the nerve to carry it out? Marcel is delighted to discover that Jeanne has survived but now he is torn between the two loves of his life. How can he choose between them? Louis is still trying to find Brigitte but his search leads him in an unexpected direction. Meanwhile Brigitte has finally realised that she has to escape, but if she doesn’t plan carefully it is likely to be the last thing she does. Contains adult content




The Official Encyclopedia of Scotland Yard


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For over 170 years, Scotland Yard has been the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service. This encyclopedia reveals facts and stories from Scotland Yard's history. It also profiles the activities, techniques and structures of the modern Metropolitan Police.




We Were Caught Unprepared


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This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. The fact that the outcome of the 2006 Hezbollah-Israeli War was, at best, a stalemate for Israel has confounded military analysts. Long considered the most professional and powerful army in the Middle East, with a history of impressive military victories against its enemies, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) emerged from the campaign with its enemies undefeated and its prestige tarnished. This historical analysis of the war includes an examination of IDF and Hezbollah doctrine prior to the war, as well as an overview of the operational and tactical problems encountered by the IDF during the war. The IDF ground forces were tactically unprepared and untrained to fight against a determined Hezbollah force. ¿An insightful, comprehensive examination of the war.¿ Illustrations.




Pentagon 9/11


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The most comprehensive account to date of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon and aftermath, this volume includes unprecedented details on the impact on the Pentagon building and personnel and the scope of the rescue, recovery, and caregiving effort. It features 32 pages of photographs and more than a dozen diagrams and illustrations not previously available.




Science Fiction Film Directors, 1895-1998


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This enormous and exhaustive reference book has entries on every major and minor director of science fiction films from the inception of cinema (circa 1895) through 1998. For each director there is a complete filmography including television work, a career summary, a critical assessment, and behind-the-scenes production information. Seventy-nine directors are covered in especially lengthy entries and a short history of the science fiction film genre is also included.




The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film


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Thirty-five years in the making, and destined to be the last word in fanta-film references! This incredible 1,017-page resource provides vital credits on over 9,000 films (1896-1999) of horror, fantasy, mystery, science fiction, heavy melodrama, and film noir. Comprehensive cast lists include: directors, writers, cinematographers, and composers. Also includes plot synopses, critiques, re-title/translation information, running times, photographs, and several cross-referenced indexes (by artist, year, song, etc.). Paperback.




Fragment


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Aboard a long-range research vessel, in the vast reaches of the South Pacific, the cast and crew of the reality show Sealife believe they have found a ratings bonanza. For a director dying for drama, a distress call from Henders Island—a mere blip on any radar—might be just the ticket. Until the first scientist sets foot on Henders—and the ultimate test of survival begins. For when they reach the island’s shores, the scientists are utterly unprepared for what they find—creatures unlike any ever recorded in natural history. This is not a lost world frozen in time; this is Earth as it might have looked after evolving on a separate path for half a billion years—a fragment of a lost continent, with an ecosystem that could topple ours like a house of cards.