An unputdownable and incredibly evocative military novel full of thrilling battle scenes and flesh and blood characters from Steven Pressfield, author of The Sunday Times Bestseller Gates of Fire.
"A terrific read...this is historical fiction at its very best." -- JAMES HOLLAND
"A splendid tour-de-force...it should not be missed" -- WASHINGTON POST
"Both a captivating history lesson and rousing guts-n-glory saga" -- ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
"Compelling...the narrative is a page turner" -- ***** Reader review
"Mr Pressfield is a true craftsman in the best possible way. You LIVE the story while he is telling it" -- ***** Reader review
"Simply a brilliant read" -- ***** Reader review
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NORTH AFRICA, 1942. AN ELITE BRITISH ARMY UNIT IS ON A DEADLY MISSION.
Autumn, 1942: Hitler''s
