Phil Ward Knihy

Set during World War II, the narrative follows Colonel John Randal and his elite Raiding Forces as they execute a daring night drop on the Italian-held island of Castelrozzo. Tasked with establishing a base for Commando raids, the unit transitions from desert patrols to high-speed maritime operations. Amidst the chaos, Major the Lady Jane Seaborn is shot, and Commander Ian Fleming assigns a critical Top Secret mission. The climax involves a night combat jump on Sicily to secure a crucial bridge for General Patton, showcasing the intensity and strategic maneuvering of wartime operations.

Col. John Randal's reflections on Leros provide a deeper understanding of the events following the conflict in the previous installment. The narrative delves into the complexities of war, exploring themes of memory, loss, and resilience. Randal's personal journey reveals the impact of past battles on his present, offering insights into the psychological toll of military service. This sequel enriches the overarching story with poignant character development and a nuanced portrayal of the aftermath of conflict.

304 page fully illustrated colour book with over 900 photographs, many never before published, based on all the Fiats, Lancias and Alfa Romeos that are powered by Aurelio Lampredi’s superb twin cam engine.Fiats, Lancias and Alfa Romeos that are powered by Aurelio Lampredi’s superb twin cam engine. Also included in the first part of the book are one-offs and concepts like the Stola Dedica, Lancia Magia and Grama 2 ‘Puntograle’, while modified cars include a 180bhp twin cam-engined Lada ‘124’ and a superb Abarth OT1600 tribute. The second half of the book is dedicated to hands-on maintenance and restoration advice of a selection of popular classic twin cams. There is also the added bonus of invaluable, expert tuning information by the renowned and sadly recently deceased twin cam race engine preparer, Guy Croft. This much anticipated publication is prolifically illustrated throughout with high quality photography of real world cars from collections and dynamic images from Auto Italia’s archives. Many of the featured cars are owned by the magazine’s readers, in addition there is also a gallery of restored twin cams from around the world.