Second Hand Ice, Steel and Fire
British Explorers in Peace and War 1921–45
Author : Linda Parker
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Condition
Book Condition: Fine / Like New
A very well-presented copy with minimal signs of handling. Boards are clean and sharp with no notable wear.
Internally, pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked. Binding is tight and square.
No dust jacket present (as issued). An excellent copy.
Details
General - Pages : 332 | Images : Illustrated with black-and-white photographic images | Publisher : Helion & Company | Place of Publication : United Kingdom | Language : English
Hardback - Year of Publication : 2017 | Edition : First edition | Size : 234mm x 156mm | ISBN : 9781908916495
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Ice, Steel and Fire: British Explorers in Peace and War 1921–45 by Linda Parker examines the remarkable overlap between interwar exploration and wartime service, focusing on a generation of British explorers whose experiences in extreme environments proved invaluable during the Second World War.
The book traces how expeditions to the Arctic and other remote regions helped develop skills in survival, navigation, leadership, and endurance—skills later applied in military contexts ranging from intelligence gathering to special operations. Parker brings together exploration history with military history, highlighting the individuals who transitioned from scientific and geographical discovery to wartime roles under extraordinary conditions.
Drawing on archival material and personal accounts, the work sheds light on a lesser-known dimension of Britain’s wartime effort. As a Helion publication, it offers a well-researched and focused contribution to both exploration studies and Second World War history, appealing to readers interested in polar exploration, military adaptation, and unconventional warfare environments.
