The Desert War by James Holland - ISBN: 9780718186500
Hardcover
Brutal desert battle: Allies vs. Axis, skill, bravery, and endurance.

The Desert War

Book 4 of the Ladybird Expert History of the Second World War

$24.74

  • Hardcover

    56 pages

  • Release Date

    15 June 2018

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Summary

An accessible and authoritative introduction to the Desert War for adult readers.

Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, The Desert War is an accessible, insightful, and authoritative introduction to the standoff between the Axis and Allies in the harsh deserts of North Africa.

Historian, author, and broadcaster James Holland draws on the latest research and interviews with participants to bring colour, detail, and a fresh perspective to the story of how the British blunted M…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780718186500
ISBN-10:0718186508
Author:James Holland, Keith Burns
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Michael Joseph Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:56
Release Date:15 June 2018
Weight:124g
Dimensions:180mm x 120mm x 5mm
Series:The Ladybird Expert Series
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Critics Review

The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information. - - Shiny New Books

Praise for WW2 Ladybird Experts Series * - *
Shines a light on some of the darkest and most dramatic moments of the six-year conflict. * Daily Mail *
The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information. * Shiny New Books *

About The Author

James Holland

James Holland is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster. The author of a number of best-selling histories he has presented - and written - a large number of television programmes and series. He has a weekly Second World War podcast, We Have of Making You Talk, with Al Murray, and is Chair of the Chalke Valley History Festival. He is a research fellow at St Andrew’s University.

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