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Quartered Safe Out Here

Quartered Safe Out Here

Biography & MemoirMilitary History
Pages
358
Published
1992
Language
English

Synopsis

George MacDonald Fraser recounts his experiences as a young soldier in the final brutal campaigns of World War II in Burma. This memoir offers a candid and often humorous look at the realities of jungle warfare and the camaraderie forged under extreme conditions. It's a vivid personal account of a pivotal historical moment.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveGritty
Survival

Genres

Biography & Memoir Military History Biography History World War II

About the author

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George MacDonald Fraser

George MacDonald Fraser(2 April 1925 – 2 January 2008) was a Scottish author and screenwriter. He is best known for a series of works that featured the character Flashman. Over the course of his career he wrote eleven novels and one short-story collection in the Flashman series of novels, as well as non-fiction, short stories, novels and screenplays—including those for the James Bond film Octopussy and an adaptation of his own novel Royal Flash.

Frequently asked questions

  • How does this memoir connect to George MacDonald Fraser's other works?

    This book offers a non-fiction perspective on the author's military experiences, which contrasts with his more widely known fictional 'Flashman Papers' series. While 'Flashman' is a satirical adventure, 'Quartered Safe Out Here' provides a direct, personal account of the realities of war, showcasing a different facet of Fraser's writing.