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Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall, published in 1971, is the first volume of Spike Milligan's war memoirs. The book spans the period from Britain's declaration of war on Germany to when Milligan lands in Algeria as a part of the Allied liberation of Africa.
- Spike Milligan
- 1971
Apr 27, 1973 · With Jim Dale, Arthur Lowe, Bill Maynard, Tony Selby. London, 1940. Aspiring jazz musician and future comedy legend Terence "Spike" Milligan reluctantly obeys his call-up and joins the Royal Artillery regiment at Bexhill, where he begins training to take part in the War.
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- Comedy
- Norman Cohen
- 1973-04-27
Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall is a 1973 British comedy film adaptation of the first volume of Spike Milligan's autobiography. It stars Jim Dale as the young Terence "Spike" Milligan, while Milligan himself plays the part of his father, Leo.
Jan 1, 2001 · A new gunner is recruited for the Second World War. Spike Milligan shares memories of his wartime service. Published in 1971, Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall is the first volume of the Spike Milligan's idiosyncratic military memoir. Reversioned into 8 parts by BBC Radio 4 Extra.
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May 28, 2012 · Volume one of Spike Milligan's legendary memoirs is a hilarious, subversive first-hand account of WW2. 'The most irreverent, hilarious book about the war that I have ever read' Sunday Express. 'Close in stature to Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear in his command of the profound art of nonsense' Guardian. ______________.
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Dec 13, 2012 · Volume one of Spike Milligan's legendary memoirs is a hilarious, subversive first-hand account of WW2'The most irreverent, hilarious book about the war that I have ever...
Mar 25, 1976 · Book one of Milligan’s memoirs covers the time from his draftee enlistment to deployment to Africa. Dated or not, he captures the feel of his life in the ranks and reflects how his refusal to be overly impressed by rank or be forced into the standard image of a like one, like all soldier. I will be reading more of Spike Milligan.
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