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Pillar of Fire: Dunkirk, 1940 by Ronald Atkin β€” book cover

Pillar of Fire: Dunkirk, 1940

by Ronald Atkin
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Overview

The German advance of 1940 and the miraculous rescue of the British Expeditionary Force from the Dunkirk beaches has been described in several famous books but this dramatic first-hand account has not been readily available in the United States. In addition to unforgettable accounts of day-to-day actions, the author offers perceptive observations on the inefficiency and unpreparedness of the British authorities in the face of German aggression.

Synopsis

The German advance of 1940 and the miraculous rescue of the British Expeditionary Force from the Dunkirk beaches has been described in several famous books but this dramatic first-hand account has not been readily available in the United States. In addition to unforgettable accounts of day-to-day actions, the author offers perceptive observations on the inefficiency and unpreparedness of the British authorities in the face of German aggression.

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Book Details

Published
August 1, 2001
Publisher
Birlinn, Limited
Pages
256
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781841580784

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