Good Luck To All The Lads

Discover the captivating wartime chronicle of Brian Cox in 'Good Luck to All the Lads'. This remarkable book paints an authentic portrait of his journey from Nelson College to the battlegrounds of World War II. Written by Brian's son Peter Cox, this narrative details the harrowing experiences of 9 Platoon, 27 (Machine Gun) Battalion, as they faced enemy action in the Western Desert during 1939-43. With over 260 pages filled with personal stories, photographs, and maps, this book serves as both a tribute and a historical account of bravery and sacrifice. Explore the intense training in New Zealand and Egypt, the courageous engagements in Greece, Libya, and beyond. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those wanting to remember the valiant young men who fought far from home, 'Good Luck to All the Lads' is not just a book; it's a poignant reminder of friendship, courage, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. Offer this extraordinary piece to your customers today and let them uncover the legacies of our past, as it resonates with stories of camaraderie and heroic deeds.

Author: Peter Cox Publisher: Nationwide Books

Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 01-09-2008

240 x 170mm / 260 pages The Wartime Story of Brian Cox 1939-43 'Good luck to all the lads'. Brian Cox wrote those words in his diary on 26 August 1940, just before he and his mates from 9 Platoon of 27 (Machine Gun) Battalion experience enemy action for the first time in the Western Desert. Good Luck To All The Lads is the story of Brian Cox and his schoolmates from Nelson College and of 9 Platoon during the Second World War. This moving and fascinating book written by Brian's son Peter Cox, covers the men's time training in New Zealand and Egypt, the action they saw in Greece, Libya and the Western Desert. It is a memorial to the young men, many of them from Nelson College, who bravely served, and sometimes died, so far from home. Over 110 phots & maps.