Sir John Norton-Griffiths was one of a breed of adventurer, pioneer, entrepreneur and soldier whose like is very seldom seen. Having learnt his trade and made his fortune mining the rich seams of south Africa, he turned his expertise to more deadly use in the Great war. He led the gallant miners who burrowed deep under enemy lines with devastating effect.He went on to wreak havoc on the Danube. Always a controversial figure, he died in mysterious circumstances. This is the story of a true maverick who was a formidable force and legend wherever he went.
Pages
224
Format
ebook
Publisher
Leo Cooper
Release
December 19, 2003
ISBN
1783034319
ISBN 13
9781783034314
Tunnel-Master & Arsonist of the Great War: The Norton-Griffiths Story
Sir John Norton-Griffiths was one of a breed of adventurer, pioneer, entrepreneur and soldier whose like is very seldom seen. Having learnt his trade and made his fortune mining the rich seams of south Africa, he turned his expertise to more deadly use in the Great war. He led the gallant miners who burrowed deep under enemy lines with devastating effect.He went on to wreak havoc on the Danube. Always a controversial figure, he died in mysterious circumstances. This is the story of a true maverick who was a formidable force and legend wherever he went.