Adolf Hitler
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Volume one of Spike Milligan's legendary memoirs is a hilarious, subversive first-hand account of WW2
'The most irreverent, hilarious book about the war that I have ever read' Sunday Express
'Close in stature to Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear in his command of the profound art of nonsense' Guardian
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Many people will remember Spike Milligan as the anarchic comedian from the Goon Shows. But long before he became a radio and television celebrity, he served with the Royal Artillery in North Africa and then Italy, until he was physically wounded, psychologically traumatised, and then medically downgraded.
Milligan wrote a series of war memoirs beginning with Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall. Some of the humour may appear a little dated now, especially to younger generations. But to me the books are hilarious, full of satire, irony, and pathos, albeit written in tones – reflective of the times –…
From Robert's list on military books that resonate with me.
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