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pp. 400, b/w photographs, “Much of today’s Europe was forged by the events of World War II, and much of that war was forged by the events of 19 tense weeks in Britain in the spring and summer of 1940. In May, a German conquest of Britain seemed certain. The blitzkrieg had swept through the Low Countries, and France was about to collapse; newly elected Churchill vowed steely resistance, even though America was stubbornly reluctant to help out, and many Brits envisioned an empire ruled from Canada. By September, however, Britain had weathered the full force of the Luftangriff and cajoled the Americans away from isolationism; a frustrated Hitler had turned his attention eastward; and Londoners had bonded as never before. Even those familiar with the historical chronology will enjoy Moss’ engaging narrative, and many will be surprised by some of the lesser-known details, like British pro war espionage efforts in America.” paperback edition
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| ISBN | 0618492208 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9780618492206 | |
| Number of pages | 400 | |
| Original Title | Nineteen Weeks: America, Britain, And The Fateful Summer Of 1940 | |
| Published Date | 2004 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | No Dj | |
| Binding | Paperback | |
| Size | 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | Boston | |
| Edition | First edition | |
| Category: | History | |
| Author: | Norman Moss | |
| Publisher: | Mariner Books |
pp. 400, b/w photographs, “Much of today’s Europe was forged by the events of World War II, and much of that war was forged by the events of 19 tense weeks in Britain in the spring and summer of 1940. In May, a German conquest of Britain seemed certain. The blitzkrieg had swept through the Low Countries, and France was about to collapse; newly elected Churchill vowed steely resistance, even though America was stubbornly reluctant to help out, and many Brits envisioned an empire ruled from Canada. By September, however, Britain had weathered the full force of the Luftangriff and cajoled the Americans away from isolationism; a frustrated Hitler had turned his attention eastward; and Londoners had bonded as never before. Even those familiar with the historical chronology will enjoy Moss’ engaging narrative, and many will be surprised by some of the lesser-known details, like British pro war espionage efforts in America.” paperback edition
| Weight | 1 kg |
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