Mussolini
His Part in My Downfall
(Author) Spike MilliganA voice is calling across the land, 'Bombardier Milligan'. 'Bombadier Milligan is dead,' I replied in a disguised voice. The voice replied, 'Then he's going to miss his breakfast'. The fourth volume of Spike Milligan's legendary account of his time in the army during World War Two begins as he and his regiment land in sunny Italy in 1943 ('The ship touched the beach very gently, so gently I suspect it's not insured'). After a bout of Sandfly Fever, from which he soon recovers ('I'm ready to be killed again'), our plucky hero is piddled on by a farm dog ('Mussolini's revenge?') before forging his way inland towards the enemy and the sound of guns ('We're getting near civilisation'), where matters suddenly take a dark turn ('I was not really me any more') . . .
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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