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Gallipoli Sniper: The Remarkable Life of Billy Sing

Door John Hamilton

Categorie
WO I
Boeknummer
#322375-XB2
Titel
Gallipoli Sniper: The Remarkable Life of Billy Sing
Auteur
Hamilton, John
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Barnsley : Frpntline Books
Jaar van uitgave
2008
ISBN10
1848329040
ISBN13
9781848329041
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original black boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrated with b/w photographs, 8vo.
Samenvatting

'This is a well-researched, detailed and compelling story.' Defender Magazine Billy Sing was a small, dark man - and a deadly killer. When, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force 5th Light Horse, he was thrust onto the narrow strip of land held by the Australians on Gallipoli, he witnessed the terrible effects of the Turkish snipers and decided to fight fire with fire. Using a simple Lee Enfield .303 rifle, Sing began to pick off unwary Turks who exposed themselves. Assisted by a 'spotter' who would single out targets for him, Sing acquired an unrivalled reputation as he killed increasing numbers of enemy soldiers. He became known as the 'Anzac Angel of Death' and the 'Assassin of Gallipoli' and was considered to be the most successful sniper and most feared man in Gallipoli. The T... (Lees verder)urks, aware of his reputation decided to target the Sing with their own marksman. In a deadly duel, Sing fired first and killed 'Abdul the Terrible'. This a vivid account of the merciless nature of the fighting in the Gallipoli Campaign from an award-winning journalist and best-selling author.
Pagina's
255
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 10,00

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