Oxford University Press 1990-01-01 2nd ed. Paperback Very Good A trade paperback in excellent condition, clean with a tight binding and an unmarked text. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, with a tracking number and delivery confirmation.

ISBN10: 0195408047, ISBN13: 9780195408041, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Softcover A trade paperback in excellent condition, clean with a tight binding and an unmarked text.From a private smoke free collection.Shipping within 24 hours, with a tracking number and delivery confirmation.
[Portland, OR, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1990]

Toronto: Oxford University Press, Date: 1990. Book. Very Good. Trade Paperback. Second Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 314pp., index, notes, ill. Very light wear. "One of the most memorable events of the Second World War took place on 19 August 1942, when the largest amphibious raiding force in modern history made its way across the English Channel towards the German-occupied French port of Dieppe. The result, a few hours later, was a disaster. That some 3,300 Canadian soldiers and officers should wait over two-and-a-half years for combat and then be killed, wounded, or captured in a single morning is one of the greatest tragedies of the Second World War. For more than forty-five years a cloud of mystery has hung over the event, which has seemed to defy all rational explanation. On the basis of much new research and a meticulous and sensitive analysis of all the forces - political, military, diplomatic, and personal - that shape the disaster, Villa casts new light on why it was executed when it was known to court failure, and who was responsible. This book contains revealing studies of Britain's chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force who - in the midst of a war that seemed on the way to being lost - acquiesced in the ill-fated raid, and of Lord Louis Mountbatten, Chief of Combined Operations, whose responsibility of Dieppe becomes clear as in no other study to date.". 1990. Oxford University Press ISBN 0195408047 9780195408041 [CA]

ISBN10: 0195408047, ISBN13: 9780195408041, [publisher: - -] Softcover This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
[Reading, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1990]

Oxford University Press, USA, Date: 1990. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 1990. Oxford University Press, USA ISBN 0195408047 9780195408041 [US]

Toronto Oxford University Press 1990 Second Printing Trade Paperback Very Good Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 314pp., index, notes, ill. Very light wear. "One of the most memorable events of the Second World War took place on 19 August 1942, when the largest amphibious raiding force in modern history made its way across the English Channel towards the German-occupied French port of Dieppe. The result, a few hours later, was a disaster. That some 3, 300 Canadian soldiers and officers should wait over two-and-a-half years for combat and then be killed, wounded, or captured in a single morning is one of the greatest tragedies of the Second World War. For more than forty-five years a cloud of mystery has hung over the event, which has seemed to defy all rational explanation. On the basis of much new research and a meticulous and sensitive analysis of all the forces-political, military, diplomatic, and personal-that shape the disaster, Villa casts new light on why it was executed when it was known to court failure, and who was responsible. This book contains revealing studies of Britain's chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force who-in the midst of a war that seemed on the way to being lost-acquiesced in the ill-fated raid, and of Lord Louis Mountbatten, Chief of Combined Operations, whose responsibility of Dieppe becomes clear as in no other study to date."

ISBN10: 0195408047, ISBN13: 9780195408041, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Toronto] Softcover 314 pp, large 8vo (9" H). B&w photographs. "One of the most memorable events of the Second World War took place on 19 August 1942, when the largest amphibious raiding force in modern history made its way across the English Channel towards the German-occupied French port of Dieppe. The result, a few hours later, was a disaster. That some 3,300 Canadian soldiers and officers should wait over two-and-a-half years for combat and then be killed, wounded, or captured in a single morning is one of the great tragedies of the (War). For more than forty-five years a cloud of mystery has hung over the event, which has seemed to defy all rational explanation. Why was it executed when it was known to court failure? Who was responsible?" Interior - one page with dog-ear crease, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - very minor rubbing/edge wear.
[Oakville, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 1990]
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ISBN10: 0195408047, ISBN13: 9780195408041, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Don Mills, Ontario] Softcover 314 pp. Second printing, with corrections. Light edgewear. A detailed look at the disastrous raid on Dieppe in 1942. The book shines a light on previously obscured areas, and motives, describing why it was launched when it was known to be destined to fail. A valuable case study of defective decision making.
[Prescott, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 1990]
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Don Mills, ON Oxford University Press 1990 Second Printing Softcover Very Good+ 0195408047. Card covers show very light shelf wear.; A bright, solid book.; Trade PB; 8.9 X 5.9 X 1.0 inches; 314 pages; "On August 19, 1942, a mainly Canadian force left England in an attempt to seize the German-occupied French port of Dieppe--a mission that has been described as the largest raid in history. The result was a complete disaster. Here Brian Villa unravels all the complexities that led to it: the political interests in both Britain and Canada; the pressures placed on Churchill and the British Chiefs of Staff; and especially the vagaries of Lord Louis Mountbatten, who was ultimately responsible as Chief of Combined Operations. As the first thorough examination of the disaster, the book is animportant contribution to the literature on World War II."

ISBN10: 0195408047, ISBN13: 9780195408041, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Don Mills, ON] Softcover Card covers show very light shelf wear.; A bright, solid book.; Trade PB; 8.9 X 5.9 X 1.0 inches; 314 pages; "On August 19, 1942, a mainly Canadian force left England in an attempt to seize the German-occupied French port of Dieppe--a mission that has been described as the largest raid in history. The result was a complete disaster. Here Brian Villa unravels all the complexities that led to it: the political interests in both Britain and Canada; the pressures placed on Churchill and the British Chiefs of Staff; and especially the vagaries of Lord Louis Mountbatten, who was ultimately responsible as Chief of Combined Operations. As the first thorough examination of the disaster, the book is animportant contribution to the literature on World War II."
[Chilliwack, BC, Canada] [Publication Year: 1990]
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ISBN10: 0195408047, ISBN13: 9780195408041, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Toronto] Softcover [0-19-540804-7] [901], 2nd printing with corrections. (Trade paperback) Very good. 314pp. Notes, index. Book about Louis Mountbatten, Earl of Burma. Locale: Dieppe. (World War 2, Dieppe Raid, Military--Canada, Royal Canadian Army)
[Winnipeg, MB, Canada]

ISBN10: 0195408047, ISBN13: 9780195408041, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Don Mills, Ontario] Softcover 314 pp. Index. Second printing, with corrections. Edgewear, corners rubbed. Inscribed by the author on the half-title page. Invitation to the book launch at the University of Ottawa laid. In. A detailed look at the disastrous raid on Dieppe in 1942. The book shines a light on previously obscured areas, and motives, describing why it was launched when it was known to be destined to fail. A valuable case study of defective decision making. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author
[Prescott, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 1990]
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