Shan Hackett

A superb fighting soldier, Shan Hackett served with the Trans-Jordan Force, fought through North Africa and was involved in the formation of the LRDG, the SAS and Popski's Private Army. He went on to raise and command 4th Parachute Brigade at Arnhem, where he was wounded and captured. He escaped and got back to British lines. An intellectual and practical man, he retired to become Principal of King's College, London where he was revered by staff and students.

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Some books that may interest you

Marshal of Victory By: Georgy Zhukov Edited by: Geoffrey Roberts	Royal Flying Corps Kitbag By: Mark Hillier	Patriots from the Barrio By: David Gutierrez
Trench Warfare 1850-1950 By: Anthony Saunders	Seafarers' Voices 1: Galley Slave By: Jean Marteilhe	Supplying the British Army in the Second World War By: Janet Macdonald
The Men Who Flew the Vought F4U Corsair By: Martin Bowman	13 Sharks By: John D Grainger	Seizing the Enigma By: David Kahn