July 10, 1943: Aboard over two thousand ships--the largest armada in history--two great Allied Armies readied to invade Sicily. This was Operation Husky, the first step towards winning a toehold in fascist occupied Europe. Among the invaders were 20,000 troops serving in the 1st Canadian Infantry Division and 1st Canadian Tank Brigade--in their first combat experience. Over the next twenty-eight days, the Allied troops carved a path through rugged land despite fierce German opposition. Operation Husky is story of the young ...
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July 10, 1943: Aboard over two thousand ships--the largest armada in history--two great Allied Armies readied to invade Sicily. This was Operation Husky, the first step towards winning a toehold in fascist occupied Europe. Among the invaders were 20,000 troops serving in the 1st Canadian Infantry Division and 1st Canadian Tank Brigade--in their first combat experience. Over the next twenty-eight days, the Allied troops carved a path through rugged land despite fierce German opposition. Operation Husky is story of the young men who battled here, told as only Mark Zuehlke can tell it. Of his other acclaimed books, Quill and Quire declared: "With his signature style of record, Zuehlke's skill in writing battle narrative remains unsurpassed." He brings to Operation Husky the same vividly written accounts that put the reader into the heart of Canada's first divisional-scale campaign of World War II.
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Fair. Corners are bent. Stains on outside cover/inside the book. Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. -Book is in excellent overall condition. No writing or visible blemishes.; -We're committed to your satisfaction. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1553653246. A near-fine volume in a near-fine DJ. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector.; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 491 pages; "On July 10, 1943, two great Allied armadas of over 2, 000 ships readied to invade Sicily. This was Operation Husky, the first step toward winning a toehold in fascist-occupied Europe. Among the invaders were 20, 000 Canadian troops serving in the First Canadian Infantry Division and First Canadian Tank Brigade — in their first combat experience. Over the next 28 days, the Allied troops carved a path through the rugged land, despite fierce German opposition. Drawing on firsthand accounts of veterans and official military records, Operation Husky offers a gripping, meticulous account of this seminal operation and the young men who fought, died, and survived it."
