Author of such classic wartime novels as Birdy and A Midnight Clear, William Wharton was one of the most acclaimed writers of his generation. However, he was al

Presents a collection of tales detailing the late author's harrowing experiences during World War II and the events that influenced some of his greatest works

It's the height of World War Two. Britain is being ravaged by bombs and most young men are off fighting. Gordon wishes he was too. Maybe then he wouldn't get bu

This "historico-technical sketch" provides readers a unique glimpse into a then-new technology which dramatically influenced the course of many battles during t