Paris '44 by William Mortimer Moore
During the fall of 1944, once the Western Allies had gained military advantage over the Nazis, the crown jewel of Allied strategy became the liberation of Paristhe capital of France so long held in captivity. This event, however, was steeped in more complexity when the Allies returned than in 1940 when Hitlers legions first marched in.
Sets the record straightStudents of twentieth century French history will find this of particular interest. * Books Monthly 17/02/2016 *
...delves into the subject matter to separate myth from fact... deftly shows the competing interests and the intrigues of each party to achieve a free Paris for their own ends. * WWII History *
For those eager to know more, to have a fuller, more detailed picture…this book can be highly recommended. * The Paris Readers Circle *
This one definitely gets the full five stars. I am reminded of some of the classics I read years ago – a style of writing that has faded a little in modern times. This book follows on beautifully from the works of those by Alistair Horne and while I am far from an expert on the subject the prose here really does bring wartime France to life. This is a very important book, and if you want to achieve a deeper understanding of the bigger picture of the liberation of Europe, then you really must read it. * War History Online 17/02/2016 *
Featured in Military History Monthly's round up of the best military history titles of June 2016. * Military History Matters (Reviewer) *
...delves into the subject matter to separate myth from fact... deftly shows the competing interests and the intrigues of each party to achieve a free Paris for their own ends. * WWII History *
For those eager to know more, to have a fuller, more detailed picture…this book can be highly recommended. * The Paris Readers Circle *
This one definitely gets the full five stars. I am reminded of some of the classics I read years ago – a style of writing that has faded a little in modern times. This book follows on beautifully from the works of those by Alistair Horne and while I am far from an expert on the subject the prose here really does bring wartime France to life. This is a very important book, and if you want to achieve a deeper understanding of the bigger picture of the liberation of Europe, then you really must read it. * War History Online 17/02/2016 *
Featured in Military History Monthly's round up of the best military history titles of June 2016. * Military History Matters (Reviewer) *
Mortimer Moore, William: - Of Anglo-Dutch descent, William Mortimer-Moore was born in 1958 and educated at Dean Close School and University College, Cardiff. He has always wanted to write and, after a detour involving advertising copywriting, property, building and a couple of unpublished novels, William decided to address his love of history and France by writing this biography of Leclerc. He lives in Cheltenham in the United Kingdom where he is presently writing a book about Paris during 1944.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781612003436 |
| ISBN 10 | 1612003435 |
| Title | Paris '44 |
| Author | William Mortimer Moore |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Casemate Publishers |
| Year published | 2015-11-19 |
| Number of pages | 486 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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