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The Mediterranean, 1943: At long last the British Army has won a victory, and Rommel's Afrika Korps is in retreat. Into this new phase of the war comes Captain Mike Blackwood, Royal Marine Commando. Already bloodied in the disastrous retreat from Burma, Blackwood goes to Alexandria as part of an elite unit, poised to strike the first blows against the Nazi fortress of mainland Europe.Tags
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It is 1943, and Captain Mike Blackwood, Royal Marine Commando, must find within himself qualities of leadership which will inspire those Royal Marines who are once again the first to land, and among the first to die in Burma.
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Douglas Reeman was born in 1924 in Thames Ditton, Surrey, England. At the the beginning of World War II, he joined the Royal Navy age of 16. His naval experiences have been major influences on his works. Reeman is regarded as the master of sea stories. In 1958, his first novel, A Prayer for the Ship was published. Under the pseudonym, Alexander show more Kent, he wrote over 20 novels including the best-selling Richard Bolitho novels. Under his real name, he has written over 30 novels including the Royal Marines Saga. His works as Kent and Reeman are published in 14 languages around the world. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- Dust on the Sea
- Original publication date
- 1999
- People/Characters
- Captain Mike Blackwood, RM
- Important places
- Sicily, Italy
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- Reviews
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- Languages
- Dutch, English, German
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 19
- ASINs
- 5
