WW II Europe Personal Narratives "Five Days That Shocked The World" 2011 Ed 0312614926

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Condition:	Very Good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition	ISBN-10:	0312614926
Format:	Trade Cloth	ISBN-13:	9780312614928
Publication Year:	2012	Author:	Nicholas Best
Language:	English	ISBN:	9780312614928

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An intense account from the execution of Mussolini, to Hitler's suicide, to the fall of Berlin From April 28 to May 2, 1945, Fascism lost it death grip on the people as the Allies marched into Germany and Italy and the world learned just how grim things had gotten in Europe. Nicholas Best shows us the grim faces of war by skillfully synthesizing scores of first-hand accounts from notable figures, including: Walter Cronkite, who parachuted with a Canadian troop into Holland class photographer Lee Miller as she captured the evidence of Nazi atrocities the future Pope Benedict, hoping not to get shot on his way home for deserting his infantry unit an SS doctor's account of a grim sex orgy in Hitler's bunker class *Audrey Hepburn, for whom the Allied victory ended the risk of her being put to work in a Wehrmacht brothel. With this enlightening new perspective on the European theater, the author establishes himself as an expert on the final days of great wars. In the momentous days from April 28 to May 2, 1945, the world witnessed the death of two Fascist dictators and the fall of Berlin. Mussolini's capture and execution by Italian partisans, the suicide of Adolf Hitler, and the fall of the German capital signaled the end of the four-year war in the European Theater. In Five Days That Shocked the World, Nicholas Best thrills readers with the first-person accounts of those who lived through this dramatic time. In this valuable work of history, the author's special achievement is weaving together the reports of famous and soon-to-be-famous individuals who experienced the war up close. We follow a young Walter Cronkite as he parachutes into Holland with a Canadian troop; photographer Lee Miller capturing the evidence of Nazi atrocities; the future Pope Benedict returning home and hoping not to get caught and shot after deserting his infantry unit; Audrey Hepburn no longer having to fear conscription into a Wehrmacht brothel; and even an SS doctor's descriptions of a decadent sex orgy in Hitler's bunker. In skillfully synthesizing these personal narratives, Best creates a compelling chronicle of the five earth-shaking days when Fascism lost it death grip on Europe. With this vivid and fast-paced narrative, the author reaffirms his reputation as an expert on the final days of great wars.
Product Identifiers
ISBN-10	0312614926
ISBN-13	9780312614928

Key Details
Author	Nicholas Best
Number Of Pages	368 pages
Format	Hardcover
Publication Date	2012-01-17
Language	English
Publisher	St. Martin's Press

Additional Details
Copyright Date	2012
Illustrated	Yes

Dimensions
Weight	19.7 Oz
Height	1.4 In.
Width	6.5 In.
Length	9.6 In.

Target Audience
Group	Trade

Classification Method
LCCN	2011-033144
LC Classification Number	D755.7.B475 2012
Dewey Decimal	940.53/4
Dewey Edition	23

Reviews
"A gripping account of the last days of World War II. Written from the perspective of individualssome famous then, almost all famous thereafterwho experienced the dreadful days, the book provides a clear picture of the immensely varied events, most tragic and horrifying, some poignant and hopefulthat rolled out as that most awful of wars finally came to an end in Europe. It reads like a thriller, informs like a scholar, and is not to be missed." Randall Hansen, author of Fire and Fury: The Allied Bombing of Britain UK Praise for THE GREATEST DAY IN HISTORY: "Reading it is like looking into a photograph album full of vivid snaps of the world taken during a week of high tension, crisis, celebration, tragedy and illusion."DAILY MAIL "Scintillating ... a miscellany of tragedy mixed with delight."LITERARY REVIEW

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This is a bid for a 2011 edition hardcover book in great condition. The title is; "Five Days That Shocked The World: Eyewitness Accounts From Europe at the End of WW II" by Nicholas Best. There are 26 different sections, each is filled with first person reports. The stories cover April 28, 1945 until May 2nd, 1945. The war would be over in a week (May 8th) A few chapter examples; The Death of Mussolini. Operation Chowhound. and Now That The Fuhrer Has Gone. There are 369 pages and a picture section. Please see the picture. E-mail me with any questions. I combine shipping on multiple wins, generally a dollar more per additional book. Please see my other military and history books for bid in my E-Bay store. Returns no problem.

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