The Last Enemy rapidly acquired the aura of a book that says something vital, whose importance goes beyond what it literally describes

This slim volume of Hillary's seems to have a weight which makes it sink into the depths of one's memory, while tons of printed bulk drift as flotsom on its surface

One of the classic books of World War Two

Rivetingly well told...It will still speak to anyone who cares for the romance and tragedy of a lost hero.

Elegantly affecting memoir

He gives you an angle on the war - the pilot's view, before it hardened into mythology, something you won't get anywhere else.

Immerse yourself in this extraordinary account of Richard Hillary's experiences... A lost hero whose story has inspired many

A definitive record... The fact we won is remarkable, and Holland brings the events vividly to life *****

A full and fascinating account... Edge-of-the-seat exciting

Holland is a narrative historian par excellence who believes that people should eb at the heart of any story and brings the characters of the age to life... [an] excellent, highly-readable volume

Full of lively accounts of aerial contests and well-observed details

History told with panache and an excellent grasp of the technical details

Holland's narrative is impressively comprehensive and is a superb introduction to one of the great turning points of the last war. More importantly it is stirring, occasionally even exhilarating, as any history of this period is obliged to be

A fitting, and beautifully illustrated, tribute to the Few, while not forgetting the unsung heroes of Bomber Command

There have been many books about the Battle of Britain but few as exhaustive - and readable - as this scholarly account

Facts and figures say a great deal, but the most compelling accounts come from those who featured in the battle. Like any good author, Holland allows the participants to tell the story in their own words