The Battle of Alamein was one of the greatest set-piece battles in World War II and the victory for the allied troops was the turning point in the fortunes of war. Within a year of the battle Mussolini had been toppled and the Anglo-American forces had established a firm presence in Italy. The battle was of particular interest as it was a "clean" war. Bitterly fought on both sides according to certain basic ideas of what those involved were not ashamed to call "chivalry", the duel between to remarkable leaders - Rommel and ...
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The Battle of Alamein was one of the greatest set-piece battles in World War II and the victory for the allied troops was the turning point in the fortunes of war. Within a year of the battle Mussolini had been toppled and the Anglo-American forces had established a firm presence in Italy. The battle was of particular interest as it was a "clean" war. Bitterly fought on both sides according to certain basic ideas of what those involved were not ashamed to call "chivalry", the duel between to remarkable leaders - Rommel and Montgomery - is at the heart of this book. Both had fought and been wounded in World War I, both were personally austere and both had remarkable presence and powers of leadership with their respective troops.
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Used-Very Good. SIGNED copy. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. A very good clean copy signed by both the authors in Cheltenham 2002. With no creases, tears or other inscriptions to either the dust jacket or text. In this study of the desert war, from the Italian invasion of Egypt in 1940 to the mass surrender of the Axis forces in Tunis in 1943, the authors show why it is remembered as a war without hate. Using battle reports, regimental reports and personal interviews they provide a fresh perspective on the campaign across the North African landscape. 52 illustrations, 13 maps.
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Very good; Collectible. 1st printing 2002. Previous owner's gift inscription ('John from Graham') on the front end-paper. Signed by both authors on the title page. Slight rubbing to edges of dust-jacket, now protected using removable clear wrap, otherwise in very good condition. Next day dispatch by Royal Mail in sturdy, recyclable packaging. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any enquiries.
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Binding and spine intact. Inside pages are in very good conditon. No apparent marks throughout this book. No dust jacket. Tracking available on most domestic orders.
