The monuments men : Allied heroes, Nazi thieves, and the greatest treasure hunt in history

Book 2013

" ... In a race against time, a group of American and British museum directors, curators, art historians, and others--called the Monuments Men--risked their lives scouring Europe to prevent the destruction of thousands of years of culture. Focusing on the period between D-Day and V-E Day, this acclaimed book follows six Monument Men on their impossible mission to save the world's great art from the Nazis."--Provided by the publisher.

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Allied Forces. Supreme Headquarters. Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section History

Art thefts Germany History 20th century

Art treasures in war Europe History 20th century

Cultural property Protection Europe History 20th century

World War, 1939-1945 Art and the war

World War, 1939-1945 Confiscations and contributions Germany

World War, 1939-1945 Destruction and pillage Europe