This is one of the most unusual and most entertaining autobiographies that I’ve ever read, combining elements of POW story (complete with a tunnel escape from a castle), campaign accounts and travelogue, with appealing pictures being painted of Poland and China.

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History of War

The life of a war hero like Carton De Wiart, decorated with Victoria Cross in the Great War is a life that can perhaps be a starting point for a film (a character from the literary saga "Sword Of Honor" by Evelyn Waugh was inspired by him) as there are many events that involve him as well as the famous people he meets and with whom he become friend. He is the quintessence of the British Officer, despite being Belgian, and it is not difficult to notice the points of contact between him and other fictitious officers of books and films (one among all Colonel Blimp of "The life and death of Colonel Blip" beautiful film of the Powell / Pressburger couple), as the epitome of the loyal officer, perhaps old-fashioned and very, but nicely, snobbish. Great credit to Pen & Sword who re-edits this fantastic book from 1950 (with a preface by Winston Churchill!) and makes it known to fans of military history and great characters, as was undoubtedly Sir Adrian Carton De Wiart, VC.

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On The Old Barbed Wire

Basis of feature article The Unkillable Soldier

Wargames Illustrated, December 2018

Overall, this is a book that, through the life experiences of one man, incorporates much of British Imperial history and therefore a snapshot of an approach to life and the world that is long since gone.

Jon Sandison, Freelance

'I enjoyed the book when I read it many years ago, and enjoyed it again today'

War Books Out Now, KJF

'It is a joy to read'

Military Illustrated, Gary Sheffield