War in My Sights

At first glance, this appears to be the story of a typical Bofors regiment and its commanding officer across the campaigns of the Second World War: the Battle of Britain, Operation TORCH, Tunisia, Sicily and Italy. In reality, it is something far more compelling. Drawn from the vivid and meticulously kept daily account of Lieutenant Colonel G Vivian Hunt OBE TD, it offers a rare ringside perspective on war at every level, from hurried improvisation to high command.In 1938, Hunt was a 33-year-old