George Millar Books
George Reid Millar was a Scottish journalist, author, and soldier whose literary output draws heavily from his remarkable wartime experiences. He was recognized for his bravery and ingenuity during his escape in the Second World War, which he chronicled in an early work. Later, he was decorated for his service in France in 1944, fighting behind enemy lines with the local Resistance. These experiences, inspiring his most noted book, highlight his skill in recounting action and heroism.
The Little Robinson, and Other Tales
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
This collection of tales takes readers on a journey through the imagination of author George Millar. From fantastical islands to enchanted forests, the stories in this book are sure to capture the hearts and minds of readers both young and old.
True Heroism And Other Stories (1849)
- 170 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of a historically significant work, preserving its original content despite potential imperfections like marks and marginalia due to age. The reprint reflects a commitment to safeguarding and promoting important literary works, ensuring they remain accessible in high-quality modern editions.
This voyage from Lymington to the Riviera should not be noteworthy, but this is a world recovering from war, and the author a man 'incapable of writing a dull sentence'.
The Bruneval raid : stealing Hitler's radar
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
One of the reasons the British won the 'radar war' with Nazi Germany was that we knew precisely how the enemy system worked. This was thanks to a daring commando raid on a German Wurzburg radar site at Bruneval in northern France.
