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Robert Crisp


Born
in Calcutta, India
May 29, 1911

Died
March 03, 1994

Genre
Biography, Journalism, History


Robert Crisp was a South African cricketer who played in nine Tests from 1935 to 1936 before living for a while in England. He appeared for Rhodesia, Western Province, Worcestershire and South Africa.

He went on to a career in journalism and writing, publishing several accounts of his career in World War II, and earning a reputation as an adventurer.

Crisp served during World War II in the 3rd Royal Tank Regiment, later writing two books documenting his experiences: The Gods Were Neutral and Brazen Chariots. These books covered his combat during the early part of the war, first during the British retreat in Greece, then the victory that followed in North Africa. He was decorated for his bravery during the North African campaign, and was also ...more

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Average rating: 4.07 · 441 ratings · 49 reviews · 23 distinct works • Similar authors
Brazen Chariots: A Tank Com...
4.09 avg rating — 352 ratings — published 1961 — 23 editions
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Zen and the Art of Donkey M...
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Gods Were Neutral: Story of...
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Feeding a Giant: Advanced N...
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The Outlanders: The story o...
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Braket's People a Tale Wort...
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The gods were neutral
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