Dunkirk by Sean Longden
The true story of the 40,000 soldiers left behind - and forgotten - in June 1940. Based on extensive new research and interviews with veterans, Sean Longden resurrects a long forgotten story of the Second World War.
A meticulously-researched, very well written and deeply moving account of the experiences of the forty thousand British soldiers who fell into German hands during the Dunkirk campaign* Andrew Roberts *
Sean Longden's fascinating history fills a gap that ought to have been plugged long ago and reminds us that the Dunkirk miracle didn't work for everyone. * James Delingpole. *
In Sean Longden [the POWs] have found a sensitive and capable chronicler, and his sensitive book cannot fail to elicit sympathy for their suffering and admiration for their sacrifice. -- Dominic Sandbrook * Evening Standard *
A moving account telling a part of history that time has forgotten. * Big Issue North *
It has changed my understanding of life for British POWs in the Second World War. * Soldier Magazine *
Sean Longden's fascinating history fills a gap that ought to have been plugged long ago and reminds us that the Dunkirk miracle didn't work for everyone. * James Delingpole. *
In Sean Longden [the POWs] have found a sensitive and capable chronicler, and his sensitive book cannot fail to elicit sympathy for their suffering and admiration for their sacrifice. -- Dominic Sandbrook * Evening Standard *
A moving account telling a part of history that time has forgotten. * Big Issue North *
It has changed my understanding of life for British POWs in the Second World War. * Soldier Magazine *
Sean Longden studied history at University. He has conducted hundreds of interviews with servicemen. He is also the author of the acclaimed To the Victor the Spoils and Hitler's British Slaves.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845295202 |
| ISBN 10 | 184529520X |
| Title | Dunkirk |
| Author | Sean Longden |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2008-05-29 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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