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"Saturday Night Soldiers" is the story of the 4th battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment in the Second World War. 

Written by John Benson, co-author of "All the King's Enemies" (the astonishing story of the Territorial Army gunners from Lincoln and Grimsby in WW2), the book has 217 pages, including the full Roll of Honour and an index.  There are 110 black and white photos and 12 maps.

         You can order "Saturday Night Soldiers"

   -  at bookshops (ISBN 1 902882 51 2)  price £11.95
   
   -  from the publisher, Richard Kay Publications, 80 Sleaford Road, Boston PE21 8EU,
          (01205 353231) price £12.95 including postage (£16.95 overseas).

   -  from the author (signed), John Benson at 3 Hall Yard, Burton, Lincoln LN1 2RD           
          (01522 524254), price £13.25 including post and packing (25 euros or £18 elsewhere
          overseas).  Please make your cheque or money order payable to John Benson.

   -  online from worldwartwobooks.com

John Benson, the author of "Saturday Night Soldiers"

"...excitedly written.  John Benson writes with fervour and enthusiasm; his story romps along"  (Peter Chapman, Grimsby Evening Telegraph)

"Mr Benson's book describes in detail what life was like for the Saturday Night Soldiers throughout the war leading up to the liberation of Arnhem" (Horncastle News)

"...vivid, readable account of the part-time soldiers from Boston, Lincoln, Horncastle and Spilsby"  (Boston Target)

"Well written and illustrated, and a fitting tribute"  (Lincolnshire Life)

"...the sureness of his narrative, the evident quality of his research, and lack of over-recording minutiae take his account along at a good rate and present an interesting and enjoyable read"  (Lincolnshire Past & Present)

Click here to send an email to John Benson if you have any comments or questions about the 4th battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment in World War 2.