Monty
His Part in My Victory
(Author) Spike Milligan'It's all over, Von Arnheim has surrendered and he's very angry.' 'This could mean war . . . ' The third volume of Spike Milligan's laugh-a-line account of life as a gunner in World War Two resumes on the eve of victory in North Africa. Now Britain's looniest war hero must combat some of the direst threats a soldier has ever faced - boredom ('Christ, I just thought of Catford'), a cold ('In this weather?' 'Yed.'), moving camp ('It's a sort of Brighton with camels'), relaxing on the beach ('Life was golden, and we were the assayers'), moving camp again ('We're already somewhere else'), a visit to Carthage ('It's terrible, it's like Catford') and a perilous encounter with the gloriously endowed Mademoiselle Villion (''Help! massage,' I said weakly'). Against the odds, they survive and are sent at last to Italy to be killed . . .
Spike Milligan
Spike Milligan (1918-2002) was a British comedian, actor, and writer known for his surreal humor and groundbreaking work in comedy. He is most famous for creating and starring in the influential radio comedy series "The Goon Show" which ran from 1951 to 1960. Milligan's writing style was characterized by his use of wordplay, absurdity, and satire, and his works often touched on themes of war, mental health, and social commentary. He is considered a pioneer in the field of comedy and his impact on the genre can still be seen today in the work of modern comedians. Spike Milligan's most notable literary works include his series of comedic poetry books such as "Silly Verse for Kids" and "A Book of Milliganimals."
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