Charlwood, Don. No Moon Tonight

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No Moon Tonight
by Don Charlwood.

Arkon (imprint of Angus & Robertson), Sydney, 1974.
Reprint, paperback.

Signed by author with an inscription to the previous owner.

Charlwood’s harrowing account of flying with the bomber command in the second world war and the devastating psychological impact these missions had on the young men was first published in 1956 by A & R. Largely forgotten, No Moon Tonight ought to be a classic:

‘We looked down incredulously. Under the light of the moon the city was mercilessly exposed -houses, churches, gardens, even statuary along the streets. The crews wheeled and dived, exulting as the Germans had exulted over the England of 1940. And yet perhaps the minds of the attackers would have been easier if the Italians had attempted to defend their city. As it was, we blew women and children to pieces, unopposed by their men.’ (p. 142)

Condition: Creases and rubbed edges to the cover and spine. Former owner’s name written in pen on title page. Tanned pages with some mottling to the edges, otherwise intact and in good condition.