How do you protect a man wanted dead by so many? With preparation, skill, bravery, quick-thinking and a little luck. This is the incredible true story of Walter Thompson, Churchill's private bodyguard, who was plucked from policing the streets of London to risk his own life to save that of one of history's greatest men.
Taken from his own journals, this is the incredible true story of the man beside the man; the man who kept Churchill safe from his
would-be assassins to enable him to become Prime Minister in 1940.
Edited by:
Linda Stoker Imprint: Mogzilla Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: 1 Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
ISBN:9781914426094 ISBN 10: 1914426096 Series:Keeping Churchill Alive Pages: 220 Publication Date:01 August 2025 Recommended Age: From 10 years Audience:
Young adult
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Preschool (0-5)
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Linda Stoker is the great niece of Churchill's personal bodyguard, Walter Thompson. She has written several books about her Great Uncle including Churchill's Shadow, Churchill's Secretary and Guard from the Yard.