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The Destroyers
The destroyers, Operation Kill Ike
Explosive World War Two action! Perfect for fans of David Beaty, Alan Evens and Max Hennessy.The Destroyers engage in one of the bloodiest battles of World War Two – the Battle of the Bulge…Belgium, 1944The Destroyers are sent to the front lines in the Ardennes Forest.They are to meet a German scientist in order to determine how close the Nazis are to building the deadliest secret weapon of the war.However, when they reach their rendezvous, the scientist is dead, and before they can make it back to friendly lines the German military launch a surprise offensive.In the midst of the bloody fighting, a ruthless SS agent slips behind Allied lines. His to find and assassinate General Eisenhower.But pitted against him are the Destroyers, the tough commando squad led by one-eyed Lieutenant Crooke, VC .Now the Destroyers must find him and exterminate him — before he c an kill Ike …OPERATION KILL IKE is the fifth book in The Destroyers action-packed Word War Two thrillers following a crack commando squad under the leadership of ruthless, one-eyed Lieutenant Crooke, VC.THE DESTROYERS BOOK 1: Operation AfrikaBOOK 2: Operation StalagBOOK 3: Operation Caucasian FoxBOOK 4: Operation Il DuceBOOK 5: Operation Kill IkeBOOK 6: Operation Werewolf
157 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2003
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About the author
Charles Whiting
254 books51 followersCharles Whiting was a British writer and military historian and with some 350 books of fiction and non-fiction to his credit, under his own name and a variety of pseudonyms including Ian Harding, Duncan Harding, K.N. Kostov, John Kerrigan, Klaus Konrad, and Leo Kessler.
Born in the Bootham area of York, England, he was a pupil at the prestigious Nunthorpe Grammar School, leaving at the age of 16 to join the British Army by lying about his age. Keen to be in on the wartime action, Whiting was attached to the 52nd Reconnaissance Regiment and by the age of 18 saw duty as a sergeant in France, Holland, Belgium and Germany in the latter stages of World War II. While still a soldier, he observed conflicts between the highest-ranking British and American generals which he would write about extensively in later years.
After the war, he stayed on in Germany completing his A-levels via correspondence course and teaching English before being enrolled at Leeds University reading History and German Language. As an undergraduate he was afforded opportunities for study at several European universities and, after gaining his degree, would go on to become an assistant professor of history. Elsewhere, Whiting held a variety of jobs which included working as a translator for a German chemical factory and spells as a publicist, a correspondent for The Times and feature writer for such diverse magazines as International Review of Linguistics, Soldier and Playboy.
His first novel was written while still an undergraduate, was published in 1954 and by 1958 had been followed by three wartime thrillers. Between 1960 and 2007 Charles went on to write over 350 titles, including 70 non-fiction titles covering varied topics from the Nazi intelligence service to British Regiments during World War II.
One of his publishers, Easingwold-based Rupert Smith of GH Smith & Son said he was a quiet man and prolific writer.
"He's one of a band of forgotten authors because he sold millions of copies and still, up to his death was doing publishing deals.He was the kind of man who was very self-effacing, one of Britain's forgotten authors, still working at 80 years of age, with his nose down and kicking out books."
Charles Henry Whiting, author and military historian died on July 24 2007, leaving his wife and son.
Born in the Bootham area of York, England, he was a pupil at the prestigious Nunthorpe Grammar School, leaving at the age of 16 to join the British Army by lying about his age. Keen to be in on the wartime action, Whiting was attached to the 52nd Reconnaissance Regiment and by the age of 18 saw duty as a sergeant in France, Holland, Belgium and Germany in the latter stages of World War II. While still a soldier, he observed conflicts between the highest-ranking British and American generals which he would write about extensively in later years.
After the war, he stayed on in Germany completing his A-levels via correspondence course and teaching English before being enrolled at Leeds University reading History and German Language. As an undergraduate he was afforded opportunities for study at several European universities and, after gaining his degree, would go on to become an assistant professor of history. Elsewhere, Whiting held a variety of jobs which included working as a translator for a German chemical factory and spells as a publicist, a correspondent for The Times and feature writer for such diverse magazines as International Review of Linguistics, Soldier and Playboy.
His first novel was written while still an undergraduate, was published in 1954 and by 1958 had been followed by three wartime thrillers. Between 1960 and 2007 Charles went on to write over 350 titles, including 70 non-fiction titles covering varied topics from the Nazi intelligence service to British Regiments during World War II.
One of his publishers, Easingwold-based Rupert Smith of GH Smith & Son said he was a quiet man and prolific writer.
"He's one of a band of forgotten authors because he sold millions of copies and still, up to his death was doing publishing deals.He was the kind of man who was very self-effacing, one of Britain's forgotten authors, still working at 80 years of age, with his nose down and kicking out books."
Charles Henry Whiting, author and military historian died on July 24 2007, leaving his wife and son.
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November 9, 2022
Great Until the Last Page
The book is great, the ending, not so much. I liked the character development and their actions. I just found myself with too many questions after the finalpage.
The book is great, the ending, not so much. I liked the character development and their actions. I just found myself with too many questions after the finalpage.
November 22, 2022
Wartime action
The author is on good form in this fast paced thriller. He keeps us guessing and turning pages like fury.
I’ll read the next one.
The author is on good form in this fast paced thriller. He keeps us guessing and turning pages like fury.
I’ll read the next one.
February 2, 2023
One too enjoy
I follow this author for good characterization and, well written stories and enjoyable reading. Many of the books I read have dark and sinister plots, his more fun
I follow this author for good characterization and, well written stories and enjoyable reading. Many of the books I read have dark and sinister plots, his more fun
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews