Flames of Calais

The defense of Calais in May/June 1940 was a superb example of selfless courage and sacrifice. Sent by Churchill to divert the Germans from Dunkirk and so save the British Army from wholesale annihilation and capture, 29 Brigade had orders not to evacuate or surrender. Airey Neave, later to be Margaret Thatcher's right hand man until his assassination in 1979, was one of those who fought, was wounded and captured there. He tells the story with panache. Selling Points * This is the classic account of the dramatic action at Calais. * Describes selfless courage against overwhelming odds. * Airey Neave is a household name to many of the older generation. A superb writer and historian, he was actually at Calais. Author details Airey Neave pursued a high profile political career, becoming Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's closest confidant before his assassination.