<p><i><b>An unputdownable and incredibly evocative military novel full of thrilling battle scenes and flesh and blood characters</b><b> from Steven Pressfield, author of <u>The Sunday Times Bestseller</u> Gates of Fire. </b></i><br><br><b>"A terrific read...this is historical fiction at its very best." -- JAMES HOLLAND</b><br><b><br>"A splendid tour-de-force...it should not be missed" -- <i>WASHINGTON POST</i></b><br><b><br>"Both a captivating history lesson and rousing guts-n-glory saga" -- <i>ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY</i></b><br><b><br>"Compelling...the narrative is a page turner" -- ***** Reader review</b><br><b><br>"Mr Pressfield is a true craftsman in the best possible way. You LIVE the story while he is telling it" -- ***** Reader review</b><br><b><br>"Simply a brilliant read" -- ***** Reader review</b><br><br>****************************************************<br><br><b>NORTH AFRICA, 1942. AN ELITE BRITISH ARMY UNIT IS ON A DEADLY MISSION. </b><br><b><br>Autumn, 1942</b>: Hitler''s