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The Galapagos Islands have captured hearts and captivated
imaginations for centuries. Such is their ecological importance
that in 1978 the archipelago was declared the first ever World
Heritage Site, a testament to our collective desire to preserve the
magic and diversity that inspired Darwin. Monty Halls first visited
the islands almost twenty years ago and his immediate fascination
with their wild beauty would go on to shape the rest of his life.
As an explorer, marine biologist, ex-Royal Marine and now President
of the Galapagos Conservation Trust, Monty is a passionate advocate
for those fighting to save the Galapagos. In 2017, he and his
dedicated research team - his wife, Tam, and their two young
daughters, Molly and Isla - moved to Santa Cruz to experience just
what life is like in the world's most spectacular tourist
destination. As weeks turned into months, the Halls family were in
turn spellbound by the beauty of the islands and heartbroken by the
devastation that humans are inflicting upon them. One stint there
was never going to be enough, and just two years later they found
themselves heading back, this time staying on one of the remotest
and most challenging islands, diving into the culture of the
Galapagos and the desperately needed conservation work taking place
there. Written with warmth, humour, and authority, My Family and
the Galapagos follows Monty and his family as they navigate life on
the most important archipelago on the planet and strive to preserve
it for generations to come.
'I was on a train, and a German soldier began shouting at me and
poking me in the ribs with his machine gun. I just thought that was
it, the game was up . . .' Downed airman Bob Frost faced danger at
every turn as he was smuggled out of France and over the Pyrenees.
Prisoner of war Len Harley went on the run in Italy, surviving
months in hiding and then a hazardous climb over the Abruzzo
mountains with German troops hot on his heels. These are just some
of the stories told in heart-stopping detail as Monty Halls takes
us along the freedom trails out of occupied Europe, from the
immense French escape lines to lesser-known routes in Italy and
Slovenia. Escaping Hitler features spies and traitors,
extraordinary heroism from those who ran the escape routes and
offered shelter to escapees, and great feats of endurance. The SAS
in Operation Galia fought for forty days behind enemy lines in
Italy and then, exhausted and pursued by the enemy, exfiltrated
across the Apennine mountains. And in Slovenia Australian POW Ralph
Churches and British Les Laws orchestrated the largest successful
Allied escape of the entire war. Mixing new research, interviews
with survivors and his own experience of walking the trails, Monty
brings the past to life in this dramatic and gripping slice of
military history.
'There is only one colour that matters, one that unites us all. And
that colour is green.' The Royal Marine Commandos have become a
byword for elite raiding skills and cutting-edge military
operations. They are globally renowned, yet shrouded in mystery.
With unique insight and authority, Commando captures the essence
and heart of this revered military unit then and now, exploring
their role patrolling the high seas and policing coastlines around
the globe, and revealing their rich history and what it means to
win and wear the legendary green beret. With full and exclusive
access to every level of the organisation, author and former Royal
Marine Monty Halls tells the real stories of extraordinary
individuals through a period of historic global unrest: from Future
Commando forces on high-profile drug busts to Mountain Leaders
training across glaciers north of the Arctic Circle; from medics
who serve as global first responders in conflict to wounded
veterans raising vast sums to support their brethren in the Corps
Family. These are the modern vanguard of a legendary unit,
descendants of the misfits and eccentrics who were so effective and
feared in WW2 that Hitler famously ordered them to be shot on
sight. Commando is an unforgettable glimpse into a rarified world
of danger, drama, and valour.
'I was on a train, and a German soldier began shouting at me and
poking me in the ribs with his machine gun. I just thought that was
it, the game was up . . .' Downed airman Bob Frost faced danger at
every turn as he was smuggled out of France and over the Pyrenees.
Prisoner of war Len Harley went on the run in Italy, surviving
months in hiding and then a hazardous climb over the Abruzzo
mountains with German troops hot on his heels. These are just some
of the stories told in heart-stopping detail as Monty Halls takes
us along the freedom trails out of occupied Europe, from the
immense French escape lines to lesser-known routes in Italy and
Slovenia. Escaping Hitler features spies and traitors,
extraordinary heroism from those who ran the escape routes and
offered shelter to escapees, and great feats of endurance. The SAS
in Operation Galia fought for forty days behind enemy lines in
Italy and then, exhausted and pursued by the enemy, exfiltrated
across the Apennine mountains. And in Slovenia Australian POW Ralph
Churches and British Les Laws orchestrated the largest successful
Allied escape of the entire war. Mixing new research, interviews
with survivors and his own experience of walking the trails, Monty
brings the past to life in this dramatic and gripping slice of
military history.
'A truly incredible collection of stories of true heroism.' - Bear
Grylls 'A barnstorming account of heroism and fortitude from
individuals who epitomise the Commando ethos. It's a splendid
read.' - Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'Monty brings us a glimpse of what the
green beret really means and the bonds it creates.' - Dan Snow
'This book is the epitome of those Commando qualities - courage,
determination, unselfishness and cheerfulness in the face of
adversity.' - Aldo Kane There is only one colour that matters, one
that unites us all. And that colour is green. The Royal Marine
Commandos have become a byword for elite raiding skills and
cutting-edge military operations. They are globally renowned, yet
shrouded in mystery. With unique insight and authority, Commando
captures the essence and heart of this revered military unit then
and now, exploring their role patrolling the high seas and policing
coastlines around the globe, and revealing their rich history and
what it means to win and wear the legendary green beret. With full
and exclusive access to every level of the organisation, author and
former Royal Marine Monty Halls tells the real stories of
extraordinary individuals in latter day conflicts and on global
operations: from the Mountain leaders in the Falklands War to high
profile drugs busts in the Gulf; from amphibious raids in Iraq to
feats of ultra endurance to raise money for their brethren in the
veteran community. These are the modern vanguard of a legendary
unit, descendants of the misfits and eccentrics who were so
effective and feared in WW2 that Hitler famously ordered them to be
shot on sight. Accompanying a major BBC series on the 40th
anniversary of the Falklands War, Commandos is an unforgettable
glimpse into a rarified world of danger, drama, and valour.
The Galapagos Islands have captured hearts and captivated
imaginations for centuries. Such is their ecological importance
that in 1978 the archipelago was declared the first ever World
Heritage Site, a testament to our collective desire to preserve the
magic and diversity that inspired Darwin. Monty Halls first visited
the islands almost twenty years ago and his immediate fascination
with their wild beauty would go on to shape the rest of his life.
As an explorer, marine biologist, ex-Royal Marine and now President
of the Galapagos Conservation Trust, Monty is a passionate advocate
for those fighting to save the Galapagos. In 2017, he and his
dedicated research team - his wife, Tam, and their two young
daughters, Molly and Isla - moved to Santa Cruz to experience just
what life is like in the world's most spectacular tourist
destination. As weeks turned into months, the Halls family were in
turn spellbound by the beauty of the islands and heartbroken by the
devastation that humans are inflicting upon them. One stint there
was never going to be enough, and just two years later they found
themselves heading back, this time staying on one of the remotest
and most challenging islands, diving into the culture of the
Galapagos and the desperately needed conservation work taking place
there. Written with warmth, humour, and authority, My Family and
the Galapagos follows Monty and his family as they navigate life on
the most important archipelago on the planet and strive to preserve
it for generations to come.
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