''Elegant and terrifying, the story of those who gave up life in the West for Ukraine''s frontlines – some to save democracy, some to save themselves. A modern-day Homage to Catalonia – and Fight Club on steroids.'' – Oliver Poole, London StandardWith real-life echoes of SAS Rogue Heroes – this is an astonishing account of Europe’s biggest major conflict, told through the eyes of a ragbag collection of foreign fighters Three days after Russian tanks roll into Ukraine, President Volodymr Zelensky issues a desperate appeal for foreign military volunteers to help defend his country.
Thousands answer the call from all over the world: some of them experienced soldiers, others novices who’ve never held a gun before.Among their ranks are high-minded idealists, adventure-seekers bored with civilian life, and ex-criminals seeking redemption – all risking their lives against the world''s most vicious superpower.
Some flee at the first sign of trouble, others become heroes; many are killed, and a few turn their guns on each other.This is their story – often terrifying, often tragic, sometimes comic, and sometimes glorious…
| Format |
Inbunden |
| Omfång |
384 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
HarperCollins Publishers |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2025-07-17 |
| ISBN |
9780008722463 |
