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In war, are we at our heroic best or our cowardly worst?
Featuring the autobiographical stories from Roald Dahl's time as a fighter pilot in the Second World War as well as seven other tales of conflict and strife, Dahl reveals the human side of our most inhumane activity.
Among other stories, you'll read about the pilot shot down in the Libyan desert, the fighter plane that vanishes inside a mysterious thick white cloud and the soldier who returns from war but has been shockingly changed by his experiences.
Featuring extraordinary cover art by Charming Baker, whose paintings echo the dark and twisted world of Dahl's short stories.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
If you're interested in raw, personal stories from the battlefield, this collection offers a compelling glimpse into both heroism and horror. Dahl's autobiographical accounts blend vivid detail with profound insight, making it a powerful read for anyone curious about the true human experiences behind war.
