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An account of the authors experiences in preworld war ii russia, as an officer with the cameron highlanders in the middle east and later with the special air service regiment, and then with marshal tito behind enemy lines in yugoslavia. There he specialised in hairraising commando raids behind enemy lines, including the daring and outrageous kidnapping of the german consul in axiscontrolled iraq. Maclean wrote several books, including eastern approaches, in which he recounted three extraordinary series of adventures. Maclean was an sas officer who spent time in cairo and knew paddy. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on. An interview with sir fitzroy mclean patrick leigh fermor. The classic true adventure story of a man who, by the pen, sword, and diplomatic pouch, influenced some of the most significant events of our era. Eastern approaches hardcover january 1, 1949 by fitzroy maclean author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This book presents his adventures in the western desert and later fighting alongside titos partisans in yugoslavia.
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