1980, ISBN: 034024299X

[PU: Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1980.], DUNKIRK, BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, B.E.F., BLITZKRIEG, ARRAS, OPERATION DYNAMO, BEACHES, BASTION, BELGIUM, BLOCKSHIPS, CALAIS, CIVILIAN BOATS… Mehr…

[PU: Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1980.], DUNKIRK, BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, B.E.F., BLITZKRIEG, ARRAS, OPERATION DYNAMO, BEACHES, BASTION, BELGIUM, BLOCKSHIPS, CALAIS, CIVILIAN BOATS, DIVE-BOMBERS, ENGLISH CHANNEL, GORT, FERRY EAST MOLE, MINESWEEPERS, MEUSE, ROYAL AIR BERT, Jacket, 271 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 034024299X B&w photographs, maps/battle plans. "(The author), in this long, close and hard look at one of the events which shaped the course of the war, cogently argues that if the ful l truth had been known at the time, the nation's exultation at its deliverance would have been greatly dimmed; and that the Dunkirk spirit, which helped to sustain the British people through five more hard years of war was to a considerable e x t e n t b ased on myth; necessary myth, which was eagerly embraced by a nation under the spell of Churchill's oratory. For while the soldiers, or most of them, displayed fortitude, there was deception and trickery, conflict and contradictory ord er s at t he po litical and high command level. It can be argued that in war it is sometimes necessary to deceive allies as well as enemies. The reader will be able to judge for himself the morality of actions taken by desperate men as catastrop he lo ome d e ver nea rer. Nicholas Harman scrutinises the Dunkirk affair at all its levels. He sees it through the eyes of Cabinet ministers and military commanders; from the naval angle and from the viewpoint of those who manned the 'little shi ps' ; a nd h e ha s re s earc hed a wealth of revealing anecdote about the confused, exhausted soldiers who made the long retreat to the port, and who, on arrival in Britain, were welcomed as if they had been conquerors." Large gift inscription on free fro nt en d pap er, r em ainde r mark on bottom of text block. Dust jacket has very light edge wear, very light rubbing. Very Good/Very Good<

1980, ISBN: 9780340242995

Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1980. 271 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 034024299X B&w photographs, maps/battle plans. "(The author), in this lo… Mehr…

Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1980. 271 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 034024299X B&w photographs, maps/battle plans. "(The author), in this long, close and hard look at one of the events which shaped the course of the war, cogently argues that if the ful l truth had been known at the time, the nation's exultation at its deliverance would have been greatly dimmed; and that the Dunkirk spirit, which helped to sustain the British people through five more hard years of war was to a considerable e x t e n t b ased on myth; necessary myth, which was eagerly embraced by a nation under the spell of Churchill's oratory. For while the soldiers, or most of them, displayed fortitude, there was deception and trickery, conflict and contradictory ord er s at t he po litical and high command level. It can be argued that in war it is sometimes necessary to deceive allies as well as enemies. The reader will be able to judge for himself the morality of actions taken by desperate men as catastrop he lo ome d e ver nea rer. Nicholas Harman scrutinises the Dunkirk affair at all its levels. He sees it through the eyes of Cabinet ministers and military commanders; from the naval angle and from the viewpoint of those who manned the 'little shi ps' ; a nd h e ha s re s earc hed a wealth of revealing anecdote about the confused, exhausted soldiers who made the long retreat to the port, and who, on arrival in Britain, were welcomed as if they had been conquerors." Large gift inscription on free fro nt en d pap er, r em ainde r mark on bottom of text block. Dust jacket has very light edge wear, very light rubbing. Very Good/Very Good., Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1980.<

1980, ISBN: 9780340242995

First Edition 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Hardcover Fair 271 pages. Index, notes and black and white photographic plates. "Argues that if the full truth of Dunkirk had been known at the tim… Mehr…

First Edition 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Hardcover Fair 271 pages. Index, notes and black and white photographic plates. "Argues that if the full truth of Dunkirk had been known at the time, the nation's exultation at its army's deliverance would have been greatly dimmed." - from dust jacket. Usual library markings. Above-average wear. Worthy reading copy. Fair Versand D: 19,95 EUR Dunkirk: The Necessary Myth Wartime Propaganda World War II Hitler France battle of British Expeditionary Force, [PU:Hodder & Stoughton London]<

1980, ISBN: 9780340242995

Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 1980. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a stu… Mehr…

Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 1980. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Some moderate foxing. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:034024299X, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 1980, 0<

ISBN: 034024299X

DUNKIRK - The Necessary Myth history,military,world war i History, Hodder & Stoughton