‘Laughter was, I’m sure, the key to victory’, Spike Milligan (1918-2002)
‘Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall’ is the first in – what became – a seven-volume series of Second ...
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‘Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall’ is the first in – what became – a seven-volume series of Second ...
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‘Laughter was, I’m sure, the key to victory’, Spike Milligan (1918-2002)
‘Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall’ is the first in – what became – a seven-volume series of Second World War memoirs by the anarchic Irish comic, Spike Milligan (1918-2002). Originally published in 1971, this first volume covers Milligan’s memories of army life from 1939-1943: from his father digging an air raid shelter; to service in Algiers. Written in classic Milligan-style, the episodic recollections of his life as a somewhat reluctant recruit mix hilarity with pathos as he recalls adjusting to army life but also recalling his comrades. Spanning his enlistment, training as a gunner at Bexhill, and embarkation, the tales give a rare insight into formative years. Illustrated with photographs and Milligan’s own drawings, the book is filled with laugh-out-loud incidents and bawdy humour. With strong and offensive language throughout, the book is not suitable for younger readers.
‘Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall’ is the first in – what became – a seven-volume series of Second World War memoirs by the anarchic Irish comic, Spike Milligan (1918-2002). Originally published in 1971, this first volume covers Milligan’s memories of army life from 1939-1943: from his father digging an air raid shelter; to service in Algiers. Written in classic Milligan-style, the episodic recollections of his life as a somewhat reluctant recruit mix hilarity with pathos as he recalls adjusting to army life but also recalling his comrades. Spanning his enlistment, training as a gunner at Bexhill, and embarkation, the tales give a rare insight into formative years. Illustrated with photographs and Milligan’s own drawings, the book is filled with laugh-out-loud incidents and bawdy humour. With strong and offensive language throughout, the book is not suitable for younger readers.
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Paperback
20 x 13cm
142 pages
With 48 black-and-white photos and line drawings
FSC accredited paper
Age 18+ - contains offensive language
20 x 13cm
142 pages
With 48 black-and-white photos and line drawings
FSC accredited paper
Age 18+ - contains offensive language
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Overall product rating 4.5/5
23 November 2025
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I’ve always wanted to read this. Good stocking present.
03 November 2025
By Mrs Carolyn Bignell
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Bought for a gift
Have read it myself is a brilliant book
30 November 2024
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Delivered on time in good order.
26 November 2024
By Mrs Valerie Hart
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I bought this as a gift for husband, he has not read it yet.
