The Crash of Ruin American Combat Soldiers in Europe During World War II |
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| Author:
| Schrijvers, Peter |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8147-9807-2 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2001 |
| Publisher: | New York University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $64.99 |
Book Description:
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In the ruined Europe of World War II, American soldiers on the front lines had no eye for breathtaking vistas or romantic settings. The brutality of battle profoundly darkened their perceptions of the Old World. As the only means of international travel for the masses, the military exposed millions of Americans to a Europe in swift, catastrophic ......
In the ruined Europe of World War II, American soldiers on the front lines had no eye for breathtaking vistas or romantic settings. The brutality of battle profoundly darkened their perceptions of the Old World. As the only means of international travel for the masses, the military exposed millions of Americans to a Europe in swift, catastrophic ......