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ⓘ About Paul Brickhill
About Paul Brickhill Paul Brickhill was an Australian who served as a fighter pilot during World War II before being captured and held as a prisoner of war. After the war, he wrote books about real events, including The Great Escape, Reach for the Sky, and The Dam Busters. His writing brought true stories to life in a way that kept readers hooked. He had a talent for making history feel exciting and immediate. Brickhill’s books stood out because he knew how to build tension and make every moment count. He didn’t just list facts; he crafted scenes that pulled readers in and made them feel part of the action. Whether describing daring escapes or risky missions, his stories moved quickly and stayed engaging. People enjoyed his books because they were both factual and thrilling.
All Book Series by Paul Brickhill
The Battle for the Falklands
Book 3 of 5 · published 1983 Anthology · Max Hastings,Simon Jenkins
The Korean War
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 1987 Anthology · Max Hastings
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Paul Brickhill?
About Paul Brickhill Paul Brickhill was an Australian who served as a fighter pilot during World War II before being captured and held as a prisoner of war. After the war, he wrote books about real events, including The Great Escape, Reach for the Sky, and The Dam Busters. His writing brought true stories to life in a way that kept readers hooked.
Which Paul Brickhill series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Pan Military Classics series, the earliest of Paul Brickhill's multi-book series: it opens with The Dam Busters (1951) and runs to 5 books across 1951–1987, ending with The Korean War (1987).
How many books has Paul Brickhill written?
Paul Brickhill has 11 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1946 and 1987. 5 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Pan Military Classics series with 5 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Paul Brickhill's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Paul Brickhill's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Pan Military Classics (1951–1987, 5 books).
How are Paul Brickhill's books organised into series?
This guide splits Paul Brickhill's 11 books into 1 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Pan Military Classics (5 books, 1951–1987).