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D-Day Hero: CSM Stanley Hollis VC |  | Author: Mike Morgan
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
Category: Book
List Price: £16.99
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 270474
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.4 x 1
ISBN: 0750936940
Dewey Decimal Number: 940.542142092
EAN: 9780750936941
ASIN: 0750936940
Publication Date: May 20, 2004
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 Fitting tribute to VC hero Stan Hollis February 17, 2010
father2 (England Europe)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is superb book which details the heroic fighting record of Stan Hollis, a Middlesbrough soldier who fought during WW2 with the Green Howards. Concentration is placed mainly upon the events of D-Day when Stan Hollis was recommended twice for the VC though only awarded one VC because they both happened on the same day.
Stan Hollis was a truly remarkable soldier who was revered not only by his fellow soldiers but also by Erwin Rommel, who asked to meet Stan Hollis after the Germans captured him in the desert. Sadly, after this meeting with Rommel German soldiers beat the captive Stan Hollis around the head so badly it fractured his skull and he needed to have a metal plate inserted after he was able to escape.
The sections dealing with the VC recommendations on D-Day you will find gripping. Stan Hollis, the "Fearless Fighting Legend" gave these accounts in his own words. Indeed after D-Day Stan Hollis inspired many other soldiers who listened to this humble man describe the actions of that day. There is no doubt that after listening to Stan Hollis such soldiers were inspired to imitate his fierce fighting qualities.
This really is a worthy tribute to Stan Hollis, pointing out the determination and fighting spirit which made the British fighting soldier so formidable and respected by German soldiers during WW2. Stan Hollis didn't set out to win medals, rather he was a man who fought hard to save his comrades and kill the enemy as swiftly and effectively as possible.
An excellent read! January 14, 2007
Michael David Booker (France and Egypt)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Published to coincide with the 60th anniversary of D-Day, this book tells the story of a tough Teeside working class rebel, who went on to win the nation's highest honour - the Victoria Cross.
Serving with The Green Howards in the Western Desert, Sicily and the Normandy Campaign, Company Sergeant Major Hollis led by example at all times, he was wounded and taken prisoner by the African Corps and was personally congratulated by Rommel himself, for the valour he had shown, before then going on to make a daring escape!
Winning the only Victoria Cross to be awarded for actions on D-Day, CSM Hollis actually took part in two V.C. actions, which saved the lives of numerous colleagues and left a vast number of the enemy dead. This real life hero was also recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal, a Military Medal and a Mention in Despatches!
This superb book, with , its many excellent archive photographs, also includes a very useful short history of The Green Howards, along with a list of the regiment's Second World War Gallantry Medal Winnners, the Gold Beach , (Normandy) Order of Battle and the regiment's Role of Honour for Normandy, therefore it represents excellent value for money and a very useful volume for any military historian, battlefield guide or relative researching a family member who served with this famous Yorkshire regiment at this crucial period of time in our history.
 Stanley Hollis VC April 17, 2005
Dave (England)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book by Mike Morgan is excellent,In my opinion it is well researched and well written.
one of my relations served with Hollis throughout the war and the book has certainly answered a lot of questions for me.Men like Hollis only come along once in a lifetime and Mike Morgan has done him and his comrades proud,After all where would we have been without the likes of Hollis and his ilk, well done Mike Morgan on producing a cracking read on a great British hero.
Fantastic June 10, 2004
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
D-Day Hero is a fantastic book about a true British Hero. Company Sergeant Major Stanley Elton Hollis VC of the 6th battalion The Green Howards, was one fo those dauntless fighting men who without knowing it set a standard to which young soldiers can aspire to.
Author Mike Morgan has captured the feeling of apprehension, initiative and courage of the men involved in the D-Day landings, and the special character of the only man to be awarded the VC on D-Day.
Once again author Mike Morgan's tireless research has made D-Day Hero a really interesting and informative book to read.
Battling Bradley given breath. June 2, 2004
Andrew Sheldon (WhitbyUK)
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
A terrific read! The fire-eating exploits of CSM Stanley Hollis V.C from Dunkirk to Normandy via "the bag" in N.Africa and blistering actions in Sicily are rendered with an accuracy and attention to detail seldom found. CSM Stanley Hollis comes to life within its pages and what we see is a rare man indeed. Using original material and the stories of those who knew Stanley Hollis best the author shows us a complex and fascinating character. A brilliant read which should remind us all of the significance of June 6th. 1944. A must read!
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