The exciting story of the Royal Navy's first major success of the WW2 compiled from conversations with veterans and the Historical Branch of the Admiralty.
Gordon Landsborough Books
Landsborough was a publisher, author, and bookseller who brought the Wild West to life through tales of gun-toting cowboys. He was a pioneer in the English paperback publishing world of the 1950s, a period when his stories of arid sands and frontier exploits captured the imagination.
Tobruk commando
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
"Gentlemen, we are going to capture Tobruk and destroy it."'Operation Agreement' started as a fairly simple plan to destroy Rommel's bomb-proof oil-storage tanks at Tobruk on the eve of Alamein. But, catching the imagination of GHQ, the plan snowballed alarmingly. As well as a commando unit led by the plan's originator, Colonel Haselden, it came to include the RAF, the Royal Navy, the Marines and two of the largest destroyers in the Mediterranean.It was a daring attempt to rob Rommel at one stroke of the three essentials to success in North Africa - oil, a supply port and shipping. But the calculated risks began to out balance the chances of success when it seemed that every dockyard worker in Alexandria and every cocktail-party-goer in Cairo knew about the raid before the officers and men set out. The operation went on, and became a tragedy of slaughtered men and sunken ships.Tobruk Commando is a classic adventure story of the Second World War. The fast-moving action centres on the small commando of men which set out secretly through the deserts towards Tobruk. After a long journey across the desert sand, they arrived disguised as a group of POWs and their German captors. Expertly written, this is a wonderful tale of heroic bluff and a venture to test the courage and nerves of the toughest men.
Russ Farran has a plush mansion and millions stashed away in the bank, all garnered from his 1950s Los Angeles aeronautics empire. But that empire is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, due to a series of persistent labor strikes that seem to be provoked by agitators. Then he encounters an old friend, a private investigator, lying next to his desk with a neat, blue-rimmed hole in his head. The cops and the feds both think that Farran did it. The industrialist finds that that his millions won't help him, and he's forced into hiding. Only his sister and his murdered friend's beautiful widow still have faith in his pleas of innocence. But before he can help anyone else, he first has to help himself by identifying just who his real enemy is--the ruthless, scheming mastermind who's systematically framed him, and who wants to take over his business... A great period suspense thriller!
The narrative intertwines the violent escape of four convicts from Halifax Prison with a brutal lynching in Virginia, leading to a series of escalating murders. As the convicts cross state lines, the FBI, led by agent Lief Sorensen, becomes involved in the case. Sorensen faces the challenge of unraveling the chaos caused by fate and coincidence, culminating in a tense confrontation at an abandoned chemical plant. This action-adventure story captures the gritty essence of the 1950s with thrilling shootouts and intense drama.
Set against the backdrop of Cyprus, the story follows Joe P. Heggy, an American trouble-buster who becomes entangled with the enigmatic Charmain, a woman rumored to bring death to men. Despite his attempts to avoid her, Heggy finds himself drawn into her dangerous world as her troubled past resurfaces, leading to a deadly manhunt orchestrated by a ruthless power-seeker. As they navigate perilous situations, including a near-fatal bus accident, Heggy discovers the truth behind Charmain's dangerous allure, earning her the nickname "Poison Ivy."
Captain Lanny Just grapples with corruption within his police force, as his Chief and colleagues are compromised by crime boss "Boss" Myrtle. Torn between his feelings for Myrtle's unaware daughter, Bonnie, and his duty, Lanny faces escalating danger when a gang of violent criminals descends on Freshwater. The situation worsens with Bonnie's sudden disappearance, prompting Lanny to seek federal assistance. This gripping action thriller captures the essence of 1950s pulp fiction, blending crime, romance, and suspense.
Set in 1953 Turkey, the story follows Trouble-Buster Joe P. Heggy as he navigates a web of danger after witnessing a brazen kidnapping. With Turkish thugs on his tail and a group of wise-cracking construction workers at his side, Heggy embarks on a thrilling investigation to rescue the girl. The narrative combines elements of crime, political intrigue, and dark humor, reminiscent of classic 1950s pulp novels, promising a gripping adventure filled with tension and unexpected twists.