One of only two survivors of the famous Cockleshell Hero raid, Bill Sparks' war and post-war career has never before been told in full. In this gripping book, he describes not only his part in Operation Frankton, the daring Gironde raid, and his escape back to Britain, but how he fought with the Greek Sacred Squadron thereafter. Always something of a military maverick, Bill's memoir is truly action-packed. Sadly this great character has now died. SELLING POINTS: The remarkable story of the only surviving Cockleshell Hero. The German report into the raid has never been published before. A lively no-nonsense memoir of a decorated and high profile soldier.