The Magic Army

New Years Eve 1943. The tiny village of Slapton is told that it has to beevacuated American troops are occupying the wide district of South Devon.Over three th... » 

New Years Eve 1943. The tiny village of Slapton is told that it has to beevacuated American troops are occupying the wide district of South Devon.Over three thousand inhabitants must uproot themselves from their homes in lessthan a fortnight. The Americans are performing advanced manoeuvres with realbullets a good reason for civilians to be evacuated. Theyre prepared foranimosity but theyre not prepared for the harsh conditions the war in Europehas imposed upon the civilian population of England the short supply of almosteverything is a far cry from the luxuries of home. Reissued in the time for thefiftieth anniversary of the DDay landings The Magic Army is vintage LeslieThomas. Charming funny and imbued with warmth he writes about the eventsleading up to that fateful day with his trademark compassion. A must for allfans of Leslie Thomas. «