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Graham Morris

    Captain Courageous
    The Battle of Königgrätz.
    • 2015

      The Battle of Königgrätz.

      • 184 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Focusing on a pivotal moment in military history, this account details the Battle of Königgrätz, a decisive clash in the Austro-Prussian War where Prussia triumphed over Austria on July 3, 1866. Set in Bohemia, the battle exemplified innovative tactics of battlefield concentration, showcasing the strategic maneuvering of multiple units to encircle and defeat the enemy. The narrative highlights the significance of this battle in shaping the future of European power dynamics.

      The Battle of Königgrätz.
    • 2006

      Captain Courageous

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Tells the story of Rugby League great Chris Hesketh, captain of the British Lions Rugby League touring team that flew to Australia and New Zealand in 1974. That honour and more, was achieved after overcoming polio as a child and the shattering experience of being discarded by his first professional club who he had followed since being a youngster.

      Captain Courageous