Batty peter captain (2 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 11 1/2x 9 1/2", 64 pages. Introduction by Randall L. Bytwerk. Contains German propaganda fired at the 8th Indian Division of 13 British Corps during a single day, May 11, 1944. The attempt involved the mountain fighters of several Moroccan Divisions and the US II Corp in an offensive on Monte Faito in the Aurunci mountains. Very different messages accompanied by different pictures were used to terrify each intended audience, here in complete translations.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: As New. oblong 4to, hardcover, 64 pp., color illus., Captain Peter Batty was a liaison officer attached to the 8th Indian Division and took part in the action that occured on May 11, 1944.during the day leading up to the battle he collected the propaganda leaflets that the Germans fired at the Allied troops, and kept them safe since then. These leaflets, and his notes made during the battle, are the main content of this book. A rare opportunity to understand the dynamics of printed propaganda. Review: A lovely book considering the obvious topic. Fascinating for anyone interesting in collecting anything about Nazi Propaganda techniques and holds some beautiful images of excellent quality. I highly recommend it. --By B. Presland Having searched for some time after good examples of German propaganda aimed at Allied forces fighting at Cassino (particularly the Polish forces), this book promised much. And it delivered. These fascinating examples are reproduced clearly, in full colour and at 'life size', each has also been translated into English. If you're expecting a hefty tome packed with lengthy discourse, then you might be disappointed. As its title suggests, this book is more of a snapshot, and certainly one you'll look at again and again. --By WRW.…