Dunkirk: The Complete Story of the First Step in the Defeat of HitlerLinking the imperatives of high politics and strategy, Gelb tells about the greatest escape story in history. His is the first book to combine the day-to-day drama on the beaches with a historical overview of the Dunkirk events as they affected other captials in the world. 12 pages of photos. |
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