Jim Eldridge is an author and scriptwriter whose prolific output includes ninety published books and hundreds of scripts for television and radio. His writing demonstrates a talent for engaging broad audiences, evidenced by over three million copies of his works sold and broadcasts spanning the globe. Eldridge is known for his versatile approach across genres, from science fiction to children's narratives, and his screenwriting skills have been integral to numerous successful TV and radio series.
Based on real-life war events, this book tells the story of the desert campaign in Africa, culminating in the turning point of El Alamein, from the perspective of a young soldier. The story is supplemented by an introduction with maps, kit lists, illustrations, a centre section with actual photographs, and an epilogue with the final map positions, fatalities and a note on the significance of the battle.