1940, the world in flames Tapa dura - 1979

Hardback. Good.

Hardback. Acceptable.

Hardback. Very Good.

Hamish Hamilton , 1979. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:0241101670

Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

London: Hamish Hamilton, 1979. Book. Good. Hardback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 6.25" x 9.5"; 258pp; tan board with gilt titles; dustwrapper; spine ends of book and dustwrapper bumped but not torn; owner's name to f.e.p;.

Hamish Hamilton. Very Good. 22 x 14 centimetres. Hardcover. 1979. 258 pages. <br>In this brilliant reconstruction of that momentous year, courage is the highlight: courage in victory as in the Battle of Britain, in defeat as at Dunkirk and in the streets as flames raged round St. Paul's Cathedral in Christmas week. Hitler's mounting triumphs provide the sombre background, the darkness lifting ... .

UK: Hamish Hamilton. Good. Hardcover. 1979. 258 pages. .

Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

London: Hamish Hamilton, 1979. 258 pp, 9 7/16" H. B&w photographs. "(V)ividly brings the year's events to life, recounting not merely the major episodes but spotlighting little-known characters caught up in them. There is the heroic Norwegian, Theodor Broch, mayor of Narvik; Rene de Chambrun, a young French infantry officer serving in the Maginot Line who finds himself dispatched to the White House to plead his country's cause after the Fall of France; Polly Peabody, a young New York socialite who organised a field hospital, brought it to Europe and found herself flung from Scandianvia to Vichy, from occupied Paris to the London blitz. Through the eyes of young Captain Molders of the Luftwaffe we see the Germans' incredulity when Hitler's decision not to invade England may well have lost him the whole war. With Otto Kretschmer we observe the Battle of the Atlantic convoys through the periscope of a U-boat - along with the harrowing account of sinking the 'City of… Leer más