Warriors: British Fighting Heroes

by Ross Kemp

British Fighting Heroes is Ross Kemp's personal homage to some of the most remarkable men and women to have served in the British Armed Forces during the two World Wars. Many of them unsung or forgotten, each of the lives profiled is an extraordinary tale of courage, adventure, and patriotic sacrifice. From Sgt Major Stan Hollis, D-Day's only VC winner, to Mary Seacole, a Jamaican-born nurse who set up her own field station to treat wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. Vivid descriptions of their lion-hearted actions are woven into the wider story of their lives, providing a fascinating insight into a variety of military units, operations, and theaters of war. Embedded with British forces in Afghanistan for his award-winning television documentaries, Kemp has experienced the terror and exhilaration of life on the frontline for himself while witnessing the courage and leadership of today's servicemen first-hand. Kemp tells the breathtaking stories of commandos, medics, submariners, fighter pilots, infantrymen, bomber crewmen, sailors, and engineers in daring raids, stirring last stands, and acts of extreme valor far beyond the reach of ordinary men.

Genres: War, Military History

328 pages, Hardcover

First published October 14, 2010

Reviews

[H H · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me in tears in places. I have grown up around military personnel and it is a community I am proud to be involved with. Reading these stories of bravery really choked me up. Brought together wonderfully and showing these men the respect they deserve.

[Andrea Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book. Illustrating the men of extreme bravery and courage in the World War.

[Nick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Skeptical at first but as it turned out, a rather excellent, well written, passionate book. Even a mention of my Grandfathers ship, Repulse!

[Mr Michael R Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awe Inspiring

The examples selected by Kemp show men whose courage and achievements are difficult to comprehend in this day and age.
There are probably many more examples that could fill further volumes but until they are written sir back and enjoy this book.

[Geoff Nicholson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good toilet reading.