THE COMPLETE MCAUSLAN - George McDonald Fraser

[ap1]

For those of you familiar with Fraser's brilliant Flashman stories and his Burma memoirs. Let me suggest another " The Complete Mcauslan" is an account of Fraser's service immediately after the war, as a newly commissioned officer in a highland regiment. Its a really a large book of short stories from his regiment serving in Edinburgh, the middle east and other locations. Superbly written, he conveys the life of a young officer and his platoon full of reprobates in detail.

The book is achingly funny, as you read through, you will identify similar characters from our own regiment. Its a great read and George's own character shines through. He was an officer, but a bloody good bloke.

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Mcaus.../dp/0006513719

[Baconwallah]

I totally agree, Al. I bought the short stories (in three paperbacks) in the 70s and thoroughly enjoyed them - still do, in fact. While reading, a lot of memories come back to me and I see all the old familiar faces again. Well worth the money, I'd say.

John

[jcj]

I can also vouch for stories about MCAUSLAN, anyone who has served in an Infantry Regiment will relate to the characters in these books.When I was reading them I was forever chuckling to myself and my Mrs thought I was nuts.I don't believe a civvy would find them half as funny.

[Clive Hughes]

Likewise, I have the set of three and the combined versions, and keep going back to them. Fiction it may be, but solidly based on fact and even the unlikely scenarios ring true!