Dieppe At Dawn: The Story Of The Dieppe Raid
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: R. W. Thompson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson, 1956
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: DJ blurb glued to fep.
R. W. Thompson's Dieppe At Dawn: The Story Of The Dieppe Raid chronicles the harrowing events of the 1942 Allied assault on the French port of Dieppe. This meticulous historical account uncovers the strategic planning, the brutal execution, and the devastating aftermath of one of World War II's most controversial operations. Thompson presents a gripping narrative, detailing the experiences of the soldiers involved and the critical lessons learned from the costly engagement. The work argues for a deeper understanding of the raid's impact on subsequent Allied amphibious landings, offering a sobering perspective on military sacrifice and command decisions. It illustrates the complexities of wartime strategy and the human cost of battle with unflinching honesty.
Author: R. W. Thompson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson, 1956
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: DJ blurb glued to fep.
R. W. Thompson's Dieppe At Dawn: The Story Of The Dieppe Raid chronicles the harrowing events of the 1942 Allied assault on the French port of Dieppe. This meticulous historical account uncovers the strategic planning, the brutal execution, and the devastating aftermath of one of World War II's most controversial operations. Thompson presents a gripping narrative, detailing the experiences of the soldiers involved and the critical lessons learned from the costly engagement. The work argues for a deeper understanding of the raid's impact on subsequent Allied amphibious landings, offering a sobering perspective on military sacrifice and command decisions. It illustrates the complexities of wartime strategy and the human cost of battle with unflinching honesty.