The Guns Of Navarone by Alistair MacLean
In this thrilling World War II adventure, a team of Allied commandos is tasked with an almost impossible mission: to destroy a seemingly impregnable German fortress that houses massive guns on the island of Navarone. These guns control the sea channels to the Aegean Sea, preventing the rescue of British troops stranded on nearby islands. The diverse group of experts must scale sheer cliffs, confront traitors within their ranks, and battle the elements to complete their mission and turn the tide of the war in the Allies' favor. Their journey is fraught with danger, action, and suspense, testing the limits of their skills and courage.
The 2005th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1957
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 128,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 89th on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)