The Search

Name: The Search
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781472146175
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The true story of a D-Day survivor, an unlikely friendship, and a lost shipwreck off Normandy

By John Henry Phillips

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In The Search by John Henry Phillips, the narrative weaves a compelling tale through the annals of history and warfare. Delving into the broader context of military endeavours, the book uncovers extraordinary historical events, exploring the individual journeys and the collective experiences of those involved. It provides an insightful exploration of the human elements that shape military history.
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This engaging historical narrative might intrigue you if you're fascinated by World War II and enjoy stories that delve into forgotten wartime tales. It weaves a powerful combination of history and personal reflection, offering an in-depth look at the past through meticulous research and a compelling personal journey.

The Search

Description

When archaeologist John Henry Phillips volunteered with a charity that took D-Day veterans back to Normandy, due to an administrative error he found himself without a hotel room and reliant on the generosity of one of the veterans who had a spare bed. That veteran was Patrick Thomas — and it was an encounter that would change both their lives forever.

Patrick's landing craft, LCH 185, had led the first wave into Sword Beach on D-Day, and stayed off Normandy until the 25th June when an acoustic mine sent it to the seabed along with most of the crew. His story transfixed John, and the resulting search for the shipwreck was to consume him.

Jumping back and forwards in time, between vivid descriptions of the final days on board LCH 185 and John's thrilling search to find the shipwreck, The Search is an emotional story of a devastating time in history, an unlikely, life-changing friendship and a quest to honour a wartime home and family lost over seventy-five years ago.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472146175

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 December 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Robinson

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 336

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture History & Military John Henry Phillips Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

JOHN HENRY PHILLIPS is an archaeologist, film-maker and author who was born in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. In 2020, he produced and appeared in the multi-award-winning documentary No Roses on a Sailor's Grave. He presents The Great British Dig on Channel 4 and runs the non-profit Romani Community Archaeology. The Search is his first book.