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A Black Cat Abroad: A Territorial Gunner's Selected Memories of the Second World War and the Italian Campaign (1943-1945)
A Black Cat Abroad: A Territorial Gunner's Selected Memories of the Second World War and the Italian Campaign (1943-1945)
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During WWII, a Terrier named Oscar, known as Buzzer, served in the Black Cats, a 167 Brigade, 67th (East Surrey) Anti-Tank Regiment R.A. T.A. He embarked from Liverpool in 1939, facing significant challenges and a 3-year separation from his family. This account, written by Buzzer himself, offers fresh perspectives on his 3,000-mile journey from Iraq to North Africa, Italy, and the lesser-known Monte Cassino of the Adriatic. It serves as a tribute to all brave men who served in the Black Cats and commemorates the fallen.
Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2022
Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group
A Black Cat Abroad is the untold WWII story of a Terrier nicknamed Oscar, who was later chairman of Slazenger's and then the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Beginning with his work in London and Territorial Army training, it describes life in Wimbledon under the cloud of impending war. On July 29, 1939, Buzzer was commissioned into 167 Brigade, 67th (East Surrey) Anti-Tank Regiment R.A.T.A., the Black Cats. Three years later, he embarked from Liverpool, carrying a sun helmet, destination unknown. Momentous challenges followed, not least a 3-year separation from his family. Here are fresh aspects of an epic 3,000-mile journey from Iraq to action in North Africa, before conflicts in Italy: Salerno, Anzio, and the lesser-known Monte Cassino of the Adriatic: Gemmano. Leading toward the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign (1943-1945), relevant historic anecdotes and key operational recollections reveal a young, energetic 303 Anti-Tank Battery Commander's personal perspectives, and the first officer in his Territorial Regiment to receive a battle honor. This remarkable, first-hand account by the poet of Wimbledon is intended as a special tribute to all brave men who served in the Black Cats - and as a commemoration of the fallen.
Weight: 850g
Dimension: 166 x 242 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914414633
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