Blood, Tears, And Folly: An Objective Look at World War II - Brossura

Deighton, Len

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0060925574 ISBN 13: 9780060925574

Casa editrice: William Morrow & Co, 2005

Riassunto

An illustrated history of the Second World War presents a controversial exploration of its failures, documenting such events as the British government's ill-preparedness for the Blitz, Hitler's failure to support the U-boat program, and the roles of racism and class imbalances in determining key events. Reprint.

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L'autore:

Len Deighton is the author of more than thirty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the classic novels The Ipcress File and Funeral in Berlin, as well as his internationally acclaimed histories of World War II. Born in London, he served in the RAF before graduating from the Royal College of Art, which later elected him a Senior Fellow. While he has lived in many different places, at present he is living in Europe.

Product Description:

Bestselling author Len Deighton probes behind the scenes of World War II, revealing shocking truths about the poor planning, machinery, and performances of both sides--and how this affected the war. "A comprehsnvie and absorbing look at this century's major conflict".--Booklist.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: William Morrow & Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060925574
• ISBN 13: 9780060925574
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 688
• Disegnatore: Bishop Denis