Real Heroes

A unique, full-colour, action-packed collection of true stories of heroism from the British Armed Forces. 'Real Heroes' is packed full of everything you could want to know about the inspirational bravery of the men and women involved in current conflicts. Discover a wealth of fascinating information about servicemen's kit, weapons, vehicles, survival aids, tactics, bases and frontline accounts of experiences of battle. Stunning feature-length animated strips depict the most thrilling action from the front line, from the Tora Bora cave clearance right up to the recent Operation Panther's Claw. Other features include detailed maps, interviews with key personnel, understanding Afghanistan, military awards, breakdowns of battle units and insightful pieces from expert authors including Ben Brown, Patrick Bishop, Christina Lamb, James Holland and Ed Macy. 'Real Heroes' is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to support our troops -- proceeds from the book will be donated to Help for Heroes, a tremendous charity set up to support the men and women of the British Armed Forces who are wounded in the line of duty. Exciting, eye-catching and informative, 'Real Heroes' is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about modern warfare, or simply enjoys a fast-paced account of real courage, comradeship and battle.

ISBN 0007348746   DEWEY edition DC22 ISBN13 9780007348749 (What's this?)   Pages 192 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers   Weight (grammes) 796 Imprint HarperPress   Published in London Format Hardback   Height (mm) 266 Publication date 26 Nov 2009   Width (mm) 201 Writer of introduction Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Kemp   Academic level General, Teenage / young adult DEWEY 355.00941   Interest age From 10 To 15

"This is a MUST READ...the gripping stories are replayed through explosive comic strips which really bring them to life" The Sun "it brings the conflict to life by turning stories into graphic novel-style picture pieces" The Sun 'Something for the Weekend'

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