Dunkirk: The British Evacuation 1940
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
In the desperate spring of 1940, with the German war machine closing in on the beaches of northern France, nearly 340,000 Allied troops faced annihilation — and what followed became one of the most extraordinary military operations in history. Robert Jackson's Dunkirk: The British Evacuation 1940 chronicles the harrowing nine-day rescue mission known as Operation Dynamo, recounting the chaotic retreat across Belgium and France, the critical decisions made in London and on the ground, and the armada of naval vessels and civilian little ships that defied all odds to bring the men home. Jackson brings the meticulous eye of a seasoned military historian to bear on events that would define Britain's wartime spirit, weaving together strategic analysis with vivid human detail to illuminate both the catastrophic failures and the remarkable courage that shaped the evacuation. His authoritative narrative sits within a broader tradition of rigorous Second World War historiography, drawing on first-hand accounts and operational records to present a portrait of leadership under fire and national resilience under threat. For anyone who believes they know the full story of Dunkirk, Jackson's account presents revelations that demand a second look.
Author: Robert Jackson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Arthur Barker Limited
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
In the desperate spring of 1940, with the German war machine closing in on the beaches of northern France, nearly 340,000 Allied troops faced annihilation — and what followed became one of the most extraordinary military operations in history. Robert Jackson's Dunkirk: The British Evacuation 1940 chronicles the harrowing nine-day rescue mission known as Operation Dynamo, recounting the chaotic retreat across Belgium and France, the critical decisions made in London and on the ground, and the armada of naval vessels and civilian little ships that defied all odds to bring the men home. Jackson brings the meticulous eye of a seasoned military historian to bear on events that would define Britain's wartime spirit, weaving together strategic analysis with vivid human detail to illuminate both the catastrophic failures and the remarkable courage that shaped the evacuation. His authoritative narrative sits within a broader tradition of rigorous Second World War historiography, drawing on first-hand accounts and operational records to present a portrait of leadership under fire and national resilience under threat. For anyone who believes they know the full story of Dunkirk, Jackson's account presents revelations that demand a second look.