Eleven days in August : the liberation of Paris in 1944

Cobb, Matthew.

Book 2013

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World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns France Paris

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ISBN:

9780857203175

Description:

xviii, 525 pages, [16] unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Other Title:

11 days in August

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

1. June-July: Hope
2. Early August: Breakout
3. Mid-August: Build-up
4. Tuesday 15 August: Turning-point
5. Wednesday 16 August: Crimes
6. Thursday 17 August: Twilight
7. Friday 18 August: Waiting
8. Saturday 19 August: Insurrection
9. Sunday 20 August: Cease-fire
10. Monday 21 August: Conflict
11. Tuesday 22 August: Barricades
12. Wednesday 23 August: Destruction
13. Thursday 24 August, Day: Battle
14. Thursday 24 August, Evening: Arrival
15. Friday 25 August, Day: Endgame
16. Friday 25 August, Evening: Triumph
17. Saturday 26 August: Celebration
18. 27 August-31 December: Restoration

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960753

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