Bayonets and Blue Flames: Surviving Palestine, North Africa, Crete and Stalag IVB

by Tom Barker and James Barker

Tom Barker's life began in a small town in Lincolnshire, England in 1921. He went from chasing rabbits and digging ditches to taking part in some of the British Army's most iconic battles of the first years of the Second World War. His life, and his part in these battles are detailed here.

After leaving school and working as a labourer, Tom decided the only way up was to join the British Navy. Walking into the nearest recruitment office, Tom...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1507690657
• ISBN13: 9781507690659
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"