Picture 1 of 2
Fighting Brigadier: The Life of Brigadier James ... by Peter Harclerode Hardback
8M+ feedback. Millions of books, dvds & more in stock!
Condition:
Out of stock / 3 sold
Postage:
Located in: GB, United Kingdom
Delivery:
Varies
Returns:
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller information
- 98.7% positive Feedback
Registered as a business seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:303221408844
Item specifics
- Condition
- Title
- Fighting Brigadier: The Life of Brigadier James Hill DSO** MC
- Book Title
- Fighting Brigadier: The Life of Brigadier James Hill DSO** MC
- ISBN
- 1848842147
- EAN
- 9781848842144
- Binding
- Hardback
- Date of Publication
- 20110220
- Release Title
- Fighting Brigadier: The Life of Brigadier James Hill DSO** MC
- Artist
- Peter Harclerode
- Brand
- N/A
- Colour
- N/A
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Fighting Brigadier: the Life of Brigadier James Hill Dso Mc
- Item Height
- 234mm
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books LTD
- Item Width
- 156mm
- Subject
- Government, History
- Number of Pages
- 240 Pages
About this product
Product Information
In the 1930s James Hill was forced to leave the Army because he was under 26 when he married. Recalled to the colours he won his MC with the BEF in 1940. He was one of the first to volunteer for airborne forces and became second-in-command of 1 PARA. He was in the thick of the expansion of Airborne forces 1941-42 and took command of ! PARA in North Africa, winning his first DSO. He converted 10th Bn The Essex Regiment to 9 PARA and later in 1943 took command of 3 Parachute Brigade, playing a major role in the D-Day Landings. Wounded twice his Brigade captured the key Merville Batery. The Brigade recovered to England in September 1944 before returning to Europe to contain the German winter Bulge offensive. In March 1945 his Brigade played a key role in the Rhine Crossing and raced east to block the Russian advance on Denmanrk. Post war Brigadier Hill was a leading figure in the Parachute Regiment and revered by fellow Paras. He died in 2006. AUTHOR: Peter Harclerode was a serving officer in the Guards and Paras. He is a much Published author who concentrates on Special Forces. SELLING POINTS: Brigadier James Hill is one of the legendary figures of WW2, ranking alongside Col John Frost A founding father of British airborne forces he commanded 1 PARA 9North Africa), 9 PARA, 3rd Parachute Brigade 9D-Day, Merville Battery, Rhine Crossing) and 1 Parachute Brigade His life size statue stands near Pagasus Bridge, Normandy Won two DSO's, the MC, US Silver Star and the King Haakon VIII if Norway Liberty Cross Written by an acclaimed Special Forces authority and author ILLUSTRATIONS 16 pages of b/w plates *
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books LTD
ISBN-13
9781848842144
eBay Product ID (ePID)
93420471
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Fighting Brigadier: the Life of Brigadier James Hill Dso Mc
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Government, History
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Genre
Biographies & True Stories
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Item description from the seller
Business seller information
WORLD OF BOOKS LIMITED
Debbie Nicholl
Mulberry House
Woods Way
Goring-by-sea
West Sussex
BN12 4QY
United Kingdom
Value added tax number:
- DE 281042328
- EL 996857788
- ES N8267548I
- FR 27823676960
- GB 922696893
- IT 00185819992
Trade registration number:
- 06437594
I certify that all my selling activities will comply with all EU laws and regulations.
CRN Number:
- 06437594
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:303221408844
Postage and packaging
Item doesn't post to United States
Item location:
GB, United Kingdom
Posts to:
Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Croatia, Rwanda, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, Worldwide
Excludes:
Afghanistan, Australia, Austria, Germany, Libya, Nauru, Russian Federation, Somalia, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States, Yemen
| Dispatch time |
|---|
| Will usually dispatch within 1 working day of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases. |
Sales tax for an item #303221408844
Sales tax for an item #303221408844
Seller collects sales tax/VAT for items dispatched to the following states:
| County | VAT rate |
|---|
Returns policy
| After receiving the item, cancel the purchase within | Return postage |
|---|---|
| 30 days | Buyer pays for return postage |
The buyer is responsible for return postage costs.
| Return policy details |
|---|
| Returns accepted |
Most Buy It Now purchases are protected by the Consumer Rights Directive, which allow you to cancel the purchase within seven working days from the day you receive the item. Find out more about your rights as a buyer and exceptions.
Payment details
Payment methods
Registered as a business seller
Seller Feedback (12,795,327)
This item (2)
All items (12,795,327)
1***2 (697)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Nice new book at great price
l***e (1648)- Feedback left by buyer.
More than a year ago
Verified purchase
Very good, exactly as described.
3***- (28)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Perfect purchase, product almost new. Very light packaging, but at the prices Wob sells, you can't really complain. Thank you very much indeed.
u***r (844)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Lovely little book as described arrived safely n quickly thank you😁
l***a (72)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Great, thanks
More to explore:
- James Michener Hardback Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- P.D. James Hardback Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- Henry James Hardback Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- James Fenimore Cooper Hardback Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- 1st Edition Hardback P.D. James Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- Fighting Fantasy Fiction Books,
- Country Life Magazines,
- Hardback Antiquarian & Collectable Books in English,
- Blue Peter Fiction Books,
- Children's Hardback Picture Books