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Strange Defeat by Marc Bloch

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Summary

A renowned historian and Resistance fighter—later executed by the Nazis—gives his firsthand perspective on why France fell in 1940.

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Strange Defeat by Marc Bloch

A renowned historian and Resistance fighterlater executed by the Nazisgives his firsthand perspective on why France fell in 1940.

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"Much has been, and will be, written in explanation of the defeat of France in 1940, but it seems unlikely that the truth of the matter will ever be more accurately and more vividly presented than in this statement of evidence" -- P. J. Philip - New York Times Book Review
"The most wisdom-packed commentary on the problem set [before] all intelligent and patriotic Frenchmen by the events of 1940." -- D. W. Brogan - Spectator
Marc Bloch was a French historian who cofounded the Annales School of French social history. He was captured and shot by the Gestapo in 1944 for his work with the French Resistance.
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ISBN 13 9780393319118
ISBN 10 0393319113
Title Strange Defeat
Author Marc Bloch
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Year published 1999-09-15
Number of pages 204
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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