Brasso, Blanco and Bull
an hilarious memoire of the national service
$31.03
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
16 May 2012
Summary
Brasso, Blanco & Bull: A Hilarious National Service Memoir
When Tony Thorne reported for his medical in 1956, he had no idea of the adventures and characters that awaited him during his two years of National Service.
“Brasso, Blanco & Bull” is a hilarious account of that time, where 23339788 Thorne confronted the horrors of basic training, the mind-numbing monotony of the drill yard, and the unforgettable camaraderie of his squad.
Praise:
“This book took me back more years than I care to remember.” - Bernard Cribbins, The Parachute Regiment, 1947-8
“A great reminder for those of us that did it and a great treat for those that didn’t.” - Windsor Davies, East Surrey Regiment, 1950-2
“More Virgin Soldiers just like the ones I remember. This lot made me laugh a lot.” - Leslie Thomas, Royal Army Pay Corps 1949-51
“I thoroughly enjoyed the read. It took me back to my days of national service, most of which I enjoyed!” - Freddie Truman, OBE, Royal Air Force 1951-3
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780334592 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1780334591 |
| Author: | Tony Thorne |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Constable |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 16 May 2012 |
| Weight: | 163g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
A treasure house of memories for all those who were in national service.– Lord Ashdown
A very funny and affectionate memoir - Daily Mail
Sheer hilarity - Soldier MagazineA treasure house of memories for all those who were in national service. - Lord AshdownThis lot made me laugh a lot. - Leslie ThomasAbout The Author
Tony Thorne
Tony Thorne (23339788) signed up in 1956 and spent 2 years in kharki. He then went on to have a successful career in banking. Brasso, Blanco & Bull was first self published 1998 to huge acclaim.
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