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The Cooler King Patrick Bishop

The Cooler King By Patrick Bishop

The Cooler King by Patrick Bishop


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Summary

The true wartime story of William Ash - the inspiration for Steve McQueen's character in The Great Escape. A thrilling tale of incredible courage and resilience, from one of Britain's bestselling military historians.

The Cooler King Summary

The Cooler King: The True Story of William Ash - The Greatest Escaper of World War II by Patrick Bishop

A thrilling tale of incredible courage and resilience, a true wartime story of William Ash.

The Cooler King is at once uplifting and inspirational, and stands as a testament to the durability of decent values and the invincible spirit of liberty.

The Cooler King tells the astonishing story of William Ash, an American flyer brought up in Depression-hit Texas, who after being shot down in his Spitfire over France in early 1942 spent the rest of the war defying the Nazis by striving to escape from every prisoner of war camp in which he was incarcerated.

Alongside William Ash is a cast of fascinating characters, including Douglas Bader, Roger Bushell, who would go on to lead the Great Escape, and Paddy Barthropp, a dashing Battle of Britain pilot who despite his very different background became Ash's best friend and shared many of his adventures.

Using contemporary documents and interviews with Ash's comrades, Patrick Bishop vividly recreates the multiple escape attempts, while also examining the P.O.W. experience and analysing the passion that drove some prisoners to risk death in repeated bids for freedom.

The Cooler King Reviews

Bishop's excellent account of Ash's wartime exploits makes fascinating and gripping reading. * Sunday Times *
Bill Ash is a genuine Boy's Own hero of whom you have probably never heard. But because Patrick Bishop writes like a dream, you are unlikely ever to forget him. * Literary Review *
The remarkable story of Flight Lieutenant William Ash is told for the first time in its full historical context... Enthralling * Tribune *
Reads like an adventure story, with tales of extreme bravery and derring-do * Military History Monthly *

About Patrick Bishop

Patrick Bishop spent twenty-six years covering numerous wars and conflicts around the world and he has reported from the front line of almost every major war of our era. He is the acclaimed author of Fighter Boys, Bomber Boys, Battle of Britain, 3 Para, Target Tirpitz, Wings and The Reckoning.

Additional information

GOR007786832
9781782390251
1782390251
The Cooler King: The True Story of William Ash - The Greatest Escaper of World War II by Patrick Bishop
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Atlantic Books
2016-05-05
320
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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