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It Is Bliss Here: Letters Home 1939-45 by Myles Hildyard (Paperback, 2006)

Myles Hildyard served as an officer during World War II. He saw action in Palestine, Crete - where he was captured and embarked on a dramatic escape - North Africa, Italy, the D-Day landings and finally Berlin in 1945. During this time, Myles wrote extensively, mainly in letters home. For Myles, the war was t just the worst of times but also the best: he saw some of the great sights; he was tanned and healthy; and he made friendships that were to last a lifetime. Myles's letters convey what it was like to be in the heat of battle, in occupied castles, in wartime London society, and in the ruins of Berlin. They also show a young man coming to terms with his sexuality in a clear-sighted, brave and intelligent way. Witty and profound, they are letters full of longing: for home, for news, to find God, and to find out what the war is all for.

Place of Publication
London
Author Biography
After serving in World War II, Myles Hildyard returned to his family home Flintham Hall near Newark, Nottinghamshire, where he lived until his death in August 2005.
Date of Publication
07/08/2006
Imprint
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition Statement
New Edition
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Genre
Anthologies

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