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The story of a legendary resistance hero George Psychoundakis was a young shepherd boy who knew the island of Crete intimately when the Nazis invaded by air in 1941. He immediately joined the resistance and took on the crucial job of war-time runner. It was not only the toughest but the most dangerous job of all. It involved immense journeys carrying vital messages, smuggling arms and explosives, and guiding Allied soldiers, agents and commandos through heavily garrisoned territory. And George did not escape capture and torture on his many forays. This brilliant account of George's activities across mountainous terrain, come blazing summer or freezing winter, is a gripping story of bravery against impossible odds. 'Unique' The Times Literary Supplement

Author Biography:

George Psychoundakis was born in Crete in 1920. After a brief period of schooling he lived as a shepherd until the beginning of the German occupation in 1941, when he joined the Cretan resistance as a runner. He was later awarded the BEM.
Release date NZ
August 6th, 2009
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  • General (US: Trade)
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
b&w
Imprint
Penguin Books Ltd
Interest Age
From 0 years
Pages
368
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Dimensions
129x198x21
ISBN-13
9780141043340
Product ID
2972428

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