Through German Eyes: The British & the Somme 1916 Tapa dura - 2007

Orion. First Edition. Hardcover. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 06/08/2006

Weidenfeld & Nicholson. Good in Fair dust jacket. 2006. Hardcover. Hardback; edge of pages yellowed (low quality paper) otherwise good in creased dustjacket. ; The battle from the German point of view. Illustrations & maps. ; 383 pages .

Hardback. Very Good.

London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2006. 383 pp, large 8vo (9 7/16" H). B&w photographs, maps, drawings. ""The Battle of the Somme has an enduring legacy, the image of 'lions led by donkeys' established by Alan Clark; of brave British soldiers sent to their deaths by incompetent generals. but, as Duffy reveals in this groundbreaking study, this was never the German view; indeed, the Germans had great respect for the British forces. The evidence for this is both copious and unfamiliar, discovered in archived official papers, histories, memoirs and letters, and most revealingly of all in the results of the interrogation of British prisoners of war. The picture that emerges is a far cry from 'Blackadder'. The questioning by German intelligence officers was more systematic and detailed than that employed by their British counterparts. It was also more open-ended, encouraging those captured to speak freely and at length whilst still in shock from combat and… Leer más

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2007-05-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!