The fascinating book features the life story of Dr Randle Manwaring,focusing particularly on his Regiment's fight to capture Burma towards the end of WW2As one of the founding Officers of the RAF Regiment, the author helped train and set up the Regiment from its inception in 1942.He saw active service with the Regiment in Burma, where the Regiment particularly distinguished itself but suffered heavy losses. Randle was present at the Japanese surrender in Rangoon and took the Swords from the Japanese Generals as they surrendered.The end of the War saw a return to a very different life requiring different skills. Guided by his strong Christian beliefs, Randle established a successful career in the City in Insurance Broking.
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Da: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 145 pages. An account about the life of Dr. Randle Manwaring and the influence of Warm, Insurance, Cricket, and Christianity. ; 6 1/2 x 9 1/2" Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Codice articolo 104732
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Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo 68980011-20
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Da: booksonlinebrighton, Brighton, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Black boards with gilt blocked titles to spine, 240 x 160 mm approx. x + 146 pp. + 16 pp of b/w photo plates. First Edition 2006. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Fine/ Fine (Book- no previous owner name or insc. Dust Jacket- non price clipped - cover £16.99. No defects to book or jacket). Codice articolo 133485
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Da: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Codice articolo K14S-00618
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Da: Camilla's Bookshop, Eastbourne, SX, Regno Unito
Hardback. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. Bound in perfect black cloth with bright, gilt titles to spine, this 2006 hardback First Edition is FINE in FINE wrapper (unclipped).1X/145pp with Preface, Poetry, 6 Chapters, 17 Photos & Index. Condition as new! Signed by Author(s). Codice articolo 0012372
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