The Luftwaffe destroyed 17 Allied merchant ships in the port of Bari, Italy, releasing a load of illegal poisonous gas. Vividly recounted here is the story of this tragedy, detailing a disaster that was a precursor to today's catastrophic headlines.
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The Luftwaffe destroyed 17 Allied merchant ships in the port of Bari, Italy, releasing a load of illegal poisonous gas. Vividly recounted here is the story of this tragedy, detailing a disaster that was a precursor to today's catastrophic headlines.
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World War II-General Mass market paperback. signs of use. pages browning. The Luftwaffe's bombing raid on Bari in Italy November 1943. The US vessel the John Harvey loaded with one hundred tons of mustard gas exploded after a bombing raid by the Luftwaffe. The book tells of the terrible effects on the harbour and town. Seventeen ships were totally destroyed and eight others badly damaged and a large number of civilians lost their lives. UL-XXXXXX. 255pp.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 0709143125.
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Good in good dust jacket. Clean pages and tight binding. Stain on front of DJ. xii, 301 p. : illus.; 22 cm. Includes Illustrations. Bibliography: p. 285-287. Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Torrance Library. Your purchase helps us to provide adult and children's programs and new library services.
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Good. Dust jacket missing. First edition, first printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Light foxing visible on top of text block. The binding suffers moderate loosening due to age and wear, but remains secure and in-tact; the pages are clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Very good. Dust jacket in good condition. First edition, first printing. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Light stain on front board; sound binding; lightly foxed top page edge; clean text block; unclipped dust jacket protected in archival mylar. Secure packaging for safe delivery.