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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Tiger I By: Dennis Oliver	The Wars of the Maccabees By: John D Grainger	Stug III and Stug IV By: Dennis Oliver
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In the Shadow of Nelson By: Denis Orde	Gommecourt By: Nigel Cave	Inniskilling Diaries 1899-1903 By: Martin Cassidy