A young officer in Rommel’s Afrika Korps is stirred by the Führer’s orders to fight to the last man – but things look rather different when he finds that he actually is the last man…
This uplifting, absorbing and beautifully crafted story, based on true events, brings a message of hope and human kindness out of the hell and hatred of war.
About the Author
Michael Bland, FCIPR, MBCI, is a consultant, author, trainer and lecturer in Corporate Communication, Crisis and Issues Management, Media Interviews, Presentation Skills, Reducing Stress and Enjoying Life.
He served a commission in the Army and was a survival instructor before working as a sales manager for Reuters Limited. After five years in finance and financial journalism he set up and ran the first PR activity for the Institute of Directors, then spent six years as head of government relations and corporate public affairs for Ford Motor Company Limited, before becoming an independent consultant in 1984.
He has worked in 37 countries, counselling and training a number of leading world organisations to prepare for and handle the reputation aspects of numerous crises and issues – and was one of the pioneers of modern crisis communications methods.
He is the author and co-author of 13 leading communication text books and guides, numerous articles and two popular humour titles.
Michael is a fanatical sports lover, having competed at top level in five different sports, and is a black belt kickboxer.
A young officer in Rommel’s Afrika Korps is stirred by the Führer’s orders to fight to the last man – but things look rather different when he finds that he actually is the last man…
This uplifting, absorbing and beautifully crafted story, based on true events, brings a message of hope and human kindness out of the hell and hatred of war.
About the Author
Michael Bland, FCIPR, MBCI, is a consultant, author, trainer and lecturer in Corporate Communication, Crisis and Issues Management, Media Interviews, Presentation Skills, Reducing Stress and Enjoying Life.
He served a commission in the Army and was a survival instructor before working as a sales manager for Reuters Limited. After five years in finance and financial journalism he set up and ran the first PR activity for the Institute of Directors, then spent six years as head of government relations and corporate public affairs for Ford Motor Company Limited, before becoming an independent consultant in 1984.
He has worked in 37 countries, counselling and training a number of leading world organisations to prepare for and handle the reputation aspects of numerous crises and issues – and was one of the pioneers of modern crisis communications methods.
He is the author and co-author of 13 leading communication text books and guides, numerous articles and two popular humour titles.
Michael is a fanatical sports lover, having competed at top level in five different sports, and is a black belt kickboxer.