Although both bridge and inventor won high acclaim during the war years, the story of Donald Bailey and how he came to design his famous bridge has never been told. "A Bridge to Victory" describes how one man's invention came to play a vital role in the theatre of war. Based on official sources as well as interviews with Sir Donald Bailey himself and stories from the men and women who produced the bridge and used it in action, it is an inspiring and highly-readable account of what was described by Field-Marshal Montgomery ...
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Although both bridge and inventor won high acclaim during the war years, the story of Donald Bailey and how he came to design his famous bridge has never been told. "A Bridge to Victory" describes how one man's invention came to play a vital role in the theatre of war. Based on official sources as well as interviews with Sir Donald Bailey himself and stories from the men and women who produced the bridge and used it in action, it is an inspiring and highly-readable account of what was described by Field-Marshal Montgomery as "quite the best thing in that line we have ever had".
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9780117726505.
Add this copy of A Bridge to Victory: the Untold Story of the Bailey to cart. $68.24, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by The Stationery Office/Tso.