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Second World War in 100 Objects - Hardcover

Thompson, Julian

 
9781780971032: Second World War in 100 Objects
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1780971036 ISBN 13: 9781780971032
Verlag: Carlton Books Ltd, 2012

Inhaltsangabe

The Second World War was a seminal event in world history. The story of its battles and key events is a familiar one, but "The Second World War in 100 Objects" offers a unique perspective on this global phenomenon by tracing its history through its objects, such as iconic items like the British Spitfire, the George Cross and Adolf Hitler's personal revolver, to personal objects which tell the poignant stories of individuals and official documents, maps and orders. Fully illustrated, each entry will be accompanied by approximately 500 words of text which will put the item in context and highlight its significance.

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Major General Julian Thompson CB OBE served in the Royal Marines for 34 years and commanded the Royal Marine Commandos and the two battalions of the Parachute Regiment during the Falklands War. Since retiring he has been a visiting professor at King's College, London. He has written a number of books, including Forgotten Voices: Desert Victory and Dunkirk: Retreat to Victory. For Carlton, Julian has authored The 1916 Experience and The Victory in Europe Experience.

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Verlag
Carlton Books Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
2012
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1780971036
ISBN 13 
9781780971032
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Anzahl der Seiten
256
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