Abstract
The true story behind the film of The English Patient. The Hunt for a lost oasis by a group of desert explorers who were also mapping for military purposes. The leading figures and rivals, Ralph Bagnold and Ladislaus Almasy, founded deep penetration units for their respective armies in North Africa during WW2. A study in exploration, espionage and war.
Translated title of the contribution | El Oasis Perdido: The Lost Oasis |
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Original language | Spanish |
Place of Publication | Madrid |
Publisher | Desperta Ferro ediciones |
Number of pages | 360 |
Edition | 1St |
ISBN (Print) | 9788494826580 |
Publication status | Published - 12 Dec 2018 |
Keywords
- Libya
- Egypt
- WW2
- Exploration
- Intelligence
- Middle East