{"product_id":"prisoners-of-hope-by-michael-calvert-1952-1st-edition","title":"PRISONERS OF HOPE by Michael Calvert 1952 1st edition","description":"\u003cp\u003ePRISONERS OF HOPE\u003cbr\u003e\nby Michael Calvert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: small hardcover with dust jacket \u003cbr\u003e\nPublished: Jonathan Cape 1952, 1st edition\u003cbr\u003e\nSize (mm): 145 w x 205 h x 30 h \u003cbr\u003e\nPages: 303\u003cbr\u003e\nSKU: A5\/2408\/0365\/K571\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\nMichael Calvert, a devoted disciple of General Orde Wingate, accompanied Wingate on the first controversial expedition behind the Japanese lines in Burma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the unforgettable story of Orde Wingate, the \"Chindit\" air commandos, and the birth of modern unconventional warfare. Landing by parachute and glider behind Japanese lines, Wingate's \"Chindit\" commandos pioneered long-range reconnaissance and techniques of air support that have since become standard in military operations, particularly in Southeast Asia. Going on to become the first post-war commander of the Special Air Service, Calvert and the SAS took Wingate's doctrines and innovations around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes monochrome images, portrait on title page.\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes fold out maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent with wear\/marks on dust jacket and page edges, faint marks\/name on end papers, pages clean, binding tight. Images depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nScarce\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55452018606372,"sku":null,"price":42.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/2141081464.jpg?v=1784231007","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/prisoners-of-hope-by-michael-calvert-1952-1st-edition","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}