Extremes of Fortune : From Great War to Great Escape, the Story of Herbert Martin Massey, CBE, DSO, MC / Andrew White.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

White, Andrew, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1914-1918.

Great Britain--History, Military--20th century.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Fighting High Ltd, [2020]

Summary:

This book is a biography detailing the life and military career of Herbert Martin Massey, a distinguished officer of the Royal Air Force. Spanning from his early years through his involvement in both World War I and World War II, the narrative explores Massey's experiences, including his service with the Royal Flying Corps, his time as a prisoner of war, and his connection to the famous 'Great Escape.' The author, Andrew White, provides an in-depth account of Massey's life, drawing from extensive archival research and personal contributions from Massey's family. This work serves as a tribute to Massey's resilience and contributions to military history, aimed at readers interested in aviation history and war biographies. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Preface

Foreword

A Family Perspective

Introduction

1 Early Years: 1898 - 1915

2 From Sandhurst to the Skies: 24 August 1915 - 17 April 1917

3 Convalescence in England: April 1917 - October 1921

4 Mixed Fortunes: October 1921 - December 1933

5 Egypt and Palestine: January 1934 - January 1937

6 Third Strike and Out: January 1937 - June 1942

Plates

7 Prisoner and Accused: June 1942 - October 1943

8 Barefaced Murder: October 1943 - March 1944

9 Repatriation and Retribution: March 1944 - June 1945

10 Later Life: 1945 - 1976

11 Epilogue

Appendix I and II

Appendix III

Endnotes

Index.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: White, Andrew Extremes of Fortune

ISBN:

9781838068752

OCLC:

1439597116