The Liberation of Europe 1944-1945
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The Liberation of Europe 1944-1945 by Mark Barnes
Showcases the extraordinary and highly significant archive of photographs taken by Times photographers as Europe was liberated from 1944-1945. Includes unseen images of Allied and German troops, senior generals, civilians, weaponry and the devastation of war. With a masterly text and explanatory captions by World War II historian Mark Barnes.
Lots of details for the model-maker hereAltogether an excellent book well worth the asking price. * Scale Military Modeller International *
This is an excellent book of photos documenting the campaign across western Europe from the invasion to the eventual victory over Nazi Germany. The photos chosen show the various aspect of this extremely well. Highly recommended. * Britmodeller.com *
Whether or not one prefers to eschew text and actual reading in order to just look at the pictures, this volume is recommended. * New York Journal of Books *
...Mark Barnes, a librarian at The Times, has taken on the mammoth job of compiling these photographs from The Times photo archives to create an incredible photographic history of the campaign from D-Day to Berlin. ...This is simply a must-have for anyone interested in The Second World War. * Best of WW2 *
Barnes’s book is clearly a labour of love, a product of painstaking work trawling though archives...that present a striking pictorial tour of the events of the war’s final year. * All About History *
This work is authoritative, informative, visually impressive and an important addition to our Second World War literature. As such it should appeal to a wide and diverse readership and is thoroughly recommended.
The images in this book may be static but they still have the power to move. * History of War Magazine *
The Liberation of Europe, containing over 400 images, not only gives a succinct and expert overview of the North West Europe campaign, but also presents world history on a grand scale and is essential reading for everyone interested in World War II and the history of Europe. * PhotoArchiveNews *
...there are some familiar images from many books, but many more have a freshness and immediacy through being less familiar, especially the fate of civilians. * Muster, National Army Museum *
A highly interesting volume. * MWBG Richard Baber *
is essential reading for everyone interested in World War II and the history of Europe...and illustrates the enormity of war and the burgeoning relief of liberation in a way that mere words cannot achieve. Stunning. * Books Monthly *
… a step above the normal picture book. * History of War 24/07/2019 *
Each photograph carries a detailed caption, and the author has done a remarkable job gathering together these images. An excellent book in which the pictures tell the story. * Guards Magazine *
This is a beautifully produced book full of evocative images. * Fortress Studies Journal *
All in all a great collection of photos which have until now remained hidden away in archives and some of the content is ideal for modellers looking for some extra detail references. * Military Model Scene *
The Liberation of Europe is a considerable volume, containing 400 images, many of which have been rarely seen, but the key strength is the work Mark Barnes has put in to ensure the captions are intelligent, accurate, and interesting - not an easy task when often the information was scant. This is an excellent addition to the photographic history of the Second World War, and if you have an interest in the NW Europe campaign of 1944-45, I would strongly recommend it. * Recollections of World War II *
This is an excellent book of photos documenting the campaign across western Europe from the invasion to the eventual victory over Nazi Germany. The photos chosen show the various aspect of this extremely well. Highly recommended. * Britmodeller.com *
Whether or not one prefers to eschew text and actual reading in order to just look at the pictures, this volume is recommended. * New York Journal of Books *
...Mark Barnes, a librarian at The Times, has taken on the mammoth job of compiling these photographs from The Times photo archives to create an incredible photographic history of the campaign from D-Day to Berlin. ...This is simply a must-have for anyone interested in The Second World War. * Best of WW2 *
Barnes’s book is clearly a labour of love, a product of painstaking work trawling though archives...that present a striking pictorial tour of the events of the war’s final year. * All About History *
This work is authoritative, informative, visually impressive and an important addition to our Second World War literature. As such it should appeal to a wide and diverse readership and is thoroughly recommended.
The images in this book may be static but they still have the power to move. * History of War Magazine *
The Liberation of Europe, containing over 400 images, not only gives a succinct and expert overview of the North West Europe campaign, but also presents world history on a grand scale and is essential reading for everyone interested in World War II and the history of Europe. * PhotoArchiveNews *
...there are some familiar images from many books, but many more have a freshness and immediacy through being less familiar, especially the fate of civilians. * Muster, National Army Museum *
A highly interesting volume. * MWBG Richard Baber *
is essential reading for everyone interested in World War II and the history of Europe...and illustrates the enormity of war and the burgeoning relief of liberation in a way that mere words cannot achieve. Stunning. * Books Monthly *
… a step above the normal picture book. * History of War 24/07/2019 *
Each photograph carries a detailed caption, and the author has done a remarkable job gathering together these images. An excellent book in which the pictures tell the story. * Guards Magazine *
This is a beautifully produced book full of evocative images. * Fortress Studies Journal *
All in all a great collection of photos which have until now remained hidden away in archives and some of the content is ideal for modellers looking for some extra detail references. * Military Model Scene *
The Liberation of Europe is a considerable volume, containing 400 images, many of which have been rarely seen, but the key strength is the work Mark Barnes has put in to ensure the captions are intelligent, accurate, and interesting - not an easy task when often the information was scant. This is an excellent addition to the photographic history of the Second World War, and if you have an interest in the NW Europe campaign of 1944-45, I would strongly recommend it. * Recollections of World War II *
Mark Barnes, a librarian at The Times, is a newspaper veteran with over forty years' experience. He has spent much of that time working in picture libraries where he is able to combine his passion for photography and military history. As a writer, he has contributed to a range of publications and television programmes. He has also held the role of reviews editor for War History Online since 2012.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781612004020 |
| ISBN 10 | 1612004024 |
| Title | The Liberation of Europe 1944-1945 |
| Author | Mark Barnes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Casemate Publishers |
| Year published | 2016-09-28 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |