{"product_id":"the-happy-hunted-by-brigadier-george-clifton-1952-1st-edition","title":"THE HAPPY HUNTED by Brigadier George Clifton 1952 1st edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE HAPPY HUNTED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eby Brigadier George Clifton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: small cloth board hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\nPublished: Cassell \u0026amp; Co 1952, 1st edition\u003cbr\u003e\nSize (mm): 145 w x 225 h x 25 d\u003cbr\u003e\nPages: 392\u003cbr\u003e\nSKU: A5\/2512\/U306\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\nAn account of a World War II, New Zealand P.O.W. escape in North Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author, a New Zealander who sailed to England in 1940 as a Brigade Major, is most famous for his indomitable spirit as a Prisoner of War, shown by his nine attempts, including five successful escapes, from enemy hands in Libya, Italy and Germany. Twice he got back to the Allied lines. Clifton became Chief Engineer, Thirty Corps, and from the beginning of 1942 until his capture, he Commanded the 6th NZ Brigade In North Africa until his capture by Rommel in 1942. As a POW made many attempts to escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1940 until 1942 he took part in the battles fought over the Western Desert and also in the Greek campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes monochrome images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\n**No dust jacket - first image for illustrative purposes only.**\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent with wear on covers, marks and name on end papers, pages clean, rear cover attached but loose. Images depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nSee our many other military biographies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55450351141156,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/94891.jpg?v=1785121011","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/the-happy-hunted-by-brigadier-george-clifton-1952-1st-edition","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}