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Join author Peter Court on an exhilarating journey into the dark heart of World War II as he recounts the extraordinary tale of Bob Robinson, a former soldier whose misadventures in the jungles of Burma are nothing short of extraordinary.

Hailing from the picturesque Lake District of England, young Bob was never one to back down. He learned to box, stood up to bullies, and even took on grown men in rugby. But nothing could prepare him for the brutal reality of war when he joined the 14th Army under General Slim, a force often overshadowed and dubbed the ‘Forgotten Fourteenth.’

As Bob navigates the sweltering heat, swarming mosquitoes, and treacherous snakes, he faces a relentless enemy: the Japanese troops, who fight with an unwavering code of honour. The battles are fierce and personal, and after taking his first life, Bob learns that survival is not just about the enemy outside but also the treachery lurking within his own ranks.

With mutinous soldiers plotting against him and his sergeant’s stripes unjustly stripped away, Bob’s saga is one of resilience, bravery, and unexpected twists. Prepare to be shocked, inspired, and utterly captivated by a story that shines a light on the grit of the human spirit amidst the chaos of jungle warfare.