Leakey's Luck: A Tank Commander with Nine Lives - Paperback

by George OBE Forty (Editor)

A thrilling account of a WWII tank commander's extraordinary luck and battlefield exploits.

Based on his forbidden wartime diary, Leakey's Luck unveils the remarkable story of Major-General Rea Leakey, a Royal Tank Regiment hero. From the deserts of North Africa to the Normandy invasion, experience the brutal realities of tank warfare through the eyes of a man who defied death time and again.

Discover Leakey's daring exploits, his clashes with authority, and the sheer audacity that earned him the moniker 'the luckiest man in the army.' Perfect for readers of military history and thrilling biographies, this is a testament to courage, leadership, and the indomitable spirit of a tank commander who lived life on the edge. Relive history through an eyewitness account of key WWII battles and the personal journey of a soldier who cheated death at every turn.

Author Biography

Lieutenant Colonel George Forty OBE. FMA is an acclaimed author of many military history books, including The British Army Handbook.