The Guns of Victory: A Soldier's Eye View, Belgium, Holland, and Germany, 1944-45 de Blackburn, George - 1997

McClelland & Stewart, 1997. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

McClelland & Stewart, 1997. Paperback. As New. Disclaimer:Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

McClelland & Stewart, 1997. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Brand: McClelland n Stewart, 1997-10-18. paperback. Used: Good.

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

This is a trade paperback, leafed through but not read, of The Guns of Victory, A Soldier's Eye View, Belgium, Holland and Germany 1944-45, by the Canadian writer George Blackburn (1917-2006). Blackburn was also a WWII veteran, awarded both the Military Cross and the French Legion of Honour. He wrote about his experiences and his books were best-sellers. (I have the companion book, the Guns of Normandy, also listed here.) The book was not issued in hardcover.
This book is in near-mint condition. The original owner leafed through it, dog-eared it once, then apparently didn't pick it up again. 506 pages, including maps and photos.
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For the Canadian Soldiers who lived through the momentous battle for Normandy in the summer of 1944, it was inconceivable that the conflict in Europe could continue for another eight long months. The war was won, they thought, and to win it they had been pushed to what seemed like the limits of endurance. But ahead lay not only an enemy with no thoughts of… Leer más

McClelland & Stewart, 1997. First Paperback Edition. Trade Paperback. Like New. First Paperback Edition, 2nd Printing (1998). Published by McClelland & Stewart, 1997. Octavo. Pictorial wraps. Signed and inscribed by author on title page. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Covers have light shelf wear and a few tiny nicks. 506 pages. ISBN: 9780771015052. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!

Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 2001. Paperback. Near Fine. A companion title to "The Guns of Normandy". Tight binding. No chips, tears, creases or written inscriptions. Includes black and white photographic plates, maps, appendices (A. Gun State for Operation Plunder B. 4th Field POW'S take at Dieppe and Later Freed). Size: 8vo (8" to 9"). 506 pp.

McClelland & Stewart Inc., 1997. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 9.02 X 6.05 X 1.56 inches-Other than name and date this is an unmarked copy.-For the Canadian Soldiers who lived through the momentous battle for Normandy in the summer of 1944, it was inconceivable that the conflict in Europe could continue for another eight long months. The war was won, they thought, and to win it they had been pushed to what seemed like the limits of endurance. But ahead lay not only an enemy with no thoughts of surrender, but also appalling battle conditions reminiscent of the legendary miseries of Passchendaele.

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart [0-7710-1505-4] 1997. (Trade paperback) 506pp. Very good plus. Map endpapers, photographs, maps, appendices, index. Light reading creases on the spine, a faint corner crease on the front cover. Locale: Belgium; Holland. (Military--Canada, Artillery Operations--Canada, Military--Canada, Personal Narratives--World War 2, Royal Canadian Army, World War 2--European Theater).