Unexplained Mysteries Of World War Ii - Brossura

William B. Breuer

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0471291072 ISBN 13: 9780471291077

Casa editrice: New Publisher, 2021

Riassunto

"As combat veterans and high commanders know, logic is often a stranger in wartime." --William B. Breuer, in

The annals of World War II are mined with captivating cases of strange coincidences, ominous premonitions, and baffling mysteries. Now, William Breuer's painstaking research has yielded over 100 fascinating historical accounts, including:

The mysterious fire on the Normandie . . . Who really was behind the eerily efficient destruction of the famed ocean liner?

The ominous "Deadly Double" advertisement in The New Yorker . . . Was it a coded leak to Japanese and German spies announcing the upcoming bombing of Pearl Harbor?

The botched Nazi kidnapping of the Duke of Windsor . . . How did a serendipitous series of events save the duke from Hitler's grasp (and the Allied forces from a crippling strategic setback)?

The curious sinking of the Tang

. . . How did this deadliest of U.S. submarines come to meet such an unexpected and mysterious end?

"Anyone interested in twists of fate should find this book fascinating." --Library Journal

"While away a few hours or spend a few minutes at a time enjoying this collection of inexplicable, mysterious, and strange tales." --Nashville Banner

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L'autore:

WILLIAM B. BREUER is one of today's most popular military historians and the author of over 20 books, including The Great Raid on Cabanatuan, MacArthur's Undercover War, Shadow Warriors, and Feuding Allies, all from Wiley. He lives in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Product Description:

Over 100 bizarre, baffling events from the Second World War The annals of World War II are mined with strange occurrences, odd coincidences, and unexplained mysteries, now collected for the first time by military historian William Breuer. This colorful treasury of fascinating mysteries includes the Ghost Pilot of Kienow, the life-saving candy bar, the mysterious fire on the Normandie, the suspicious magazine ad published weeks before Pearl Harbor, and many more. Each of these beguiling twists of fate continue to defy explanation, fueling our continued fascination with our century's climatic struggle. * First book to deal with the many unsolved mysteries of the war * Painstakingly researched from newspapers, magazines, books, military reports, archives, interviews, and correspondence * Vivid, fast-paced stories recreate events ranging from to curious coincidences to major turning points WILLIAM B. BREUER (Cleveland, Tennessee) is the author of over 20 military history books, including The Great Raid on Cabanatuan, Feuding Allies, and MacArthur's Undercover War (all available from Wiley).Ten of his books have been main selections of the Military Book Club. Over 100 bizarre, baffling events from the Second World War. "Anyone interested in twists of fate should find this book fascinating."-Library Journal. The annals of World War II are mined with strange occurrences, odd coincidences, and unexplained mysteries, and now they're available in a paperback edition of this fascinating book from acclaimed military historian William Breuer. This colorful treasury of baffling mysteries includes the Ghost Pilot of Kienow, the life-saving candy bar, the mysterious fire on the Normandie, and many more. Features painstaking research from newspapers, magazines, books, military reports, archives, interviews, and correspondence. * Speaks to the country's continued fascination with the twentieth century's climactic struggle. William Breuer (Cleveland, TN) is the author of over 20 mili

Su questa edizione

• Editore: New Publisher
• Data di pubblicazione: 2021
• ISBN 10: 0471291072
• ISBN 13: 9780471291077
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 256