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Highlight: 'It is well researched, very readable and he deftly untangles fiction from fact.'

Stand To! Magazine

5 out of 5

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Army Rumour Service (ARRSE)

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

An amazing story about a larger than life war hero. An Irishman who started the First World War in the Belgian army and died just before the Armistice as a Lt. Colonel in the British army. A true leader of men, wounded it is thought nine times and promoted quickly through the ranks. A flawed character but an extraordinary soldier.

NetGalley, Stephen Dale

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

A fascinating book about a larger-than-life British officer and his exploits on the Western Front during WW1.
Lt Colonel Marshall VC, was loved by his troops but was seen to be somewhat of a 'pain' to the senior Staff officers because of his contempt for the way that the war was being waged by the British. Also, he seemed somewhat obsessive about any homosexual acts that he encountered, putting the perceived culprits on charges.
Astoundingly, he was wounded no less than nine times not including the tenth time when he was killed instantly by a shot to the head. A top-class officer in every respect, who led from the front and was a strict disciplinarian.
He had several run-ins with the law before the war, over fairly trivial offences, and managed spmehow to emerge with his character intact.
To summarise, I loved the book, I admire Marshall, a true hero who sadly died a few days before the end of the war in a pointless attack on a well-defended position.

NetGalley, Peter Coxall

Article: Outstanding diaries of a VC hero are revealed.

Daily Express - Thursday, October 26, 2023

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

A well-done biography on a VC winner during WW1. This man was a true hero and patriot for his country. His stand on his beliefs and compassion for the common soldiers during WW1 was inspirational. A great read!

NetGalley, Ron Baumer