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Report on Experience is a compelling memoir written by a quietly heroic author. This brilliantly written work provides insight both into the mind of the author and the prevailing attitudes of wartime Britain and Europe. Mulgan traces the Allies' path to World War II and the widespread reluctance of the population to accept the reality of hostilities. A determined man, he was appalled first by the inaction of his peers and superiors, then by the weak and unrealistic reactions to aggression. This new edition includes an introduction by M.R.D. Foot, a foreward by Mulgan's son, Richard, and materials censored in the original edition.
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This reprint of a memoir from 1947 describes the experiences of the author as he served in the British army throughout the Second World War. Mulgan, a New Zealand author of some note before the war, held a number of positions in the British army and worked with Greek partisans behind enemy lines as a member of the Special Operations Executive. The work is presented in a narrative style and focuses on several themes such as the attitudes and abilities of officers, the lives of ordinary soldiers and the experiences of civilians grappling with violence erupting in their midst. Mulgan, took his own life in 1945 and the original memoir was published posthumously by his family. This edition contains a new preface and introduction as well as one map reprinted from the original publication. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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