"This is a well-researched, detailed and compelling story."
—Defender Magazine Billy Sing was a small, dark man and a deadly
killer. When, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force 5th Light
Horse, he was thrust onto the narrow strip of land held by the
Australians on Gallipoli, he witnessed the terrible effects of the
Turkish snipers and decided to fight fire with fire. Using a simple
Lee Enfield .303 rifle, Sing began to pick off unwary Turks who
exposed themselves. Assisted by a 'spotter' who would single out
targets for him, Sing acquired an unrivalled reputation as he killed
increasing numbers of enemy soldiers.He became known as the 'Anzac
Angel of Death' and the 'Assassin of Gallipoli' and was considered to
be the most successful sniper and most feared man in Gallipoli.The
Turks, aware of his reputation decided to target the Sing with their
own marksman. In a deadly duel, Sing fired first and killed 'Abdul the
Terrible'.This a vivid account of the merciless nature of the fighting
in the Gallipoli Campaign from an award-winning journalist and
best-selling author.
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The Remarkable Life of Billy Sing
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781473847613
Publisert
2015
Utgiver
Independent Publishers Group (Chicago Review Press)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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