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The Devil's Birthday
The Bridges to Arnhem, 1944
by Geoffrey Powell
ISBN: 0850523524
ISBN-13: 9780850523522
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Casemate Pub & Book Dist Llc
Published date: 1992
Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.35 pounds
Pages: 276
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The Devil's Birthday: Bridges to Arnhem, 1944
Geoffrey Powell
Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 1993. Hardcover,ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair all round condition suitable as a reading copy. Ships within 24 hours. pp., 750grams, ISBN:0850523524" . ( more information)
Offered by Anybook Ltd (United Kingdom)
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THE DEVIL'S BIRTHDAY: THE BRIDGES TO ARNHEM 1944
Powell, G
Leo Cooper. Hardback, revised edition; very good in creased dustjacket.. 1992. Hardcover. Comprehensive account of Operation Market Garden. The author, Geofrey Powell served with 156 Para (4 Parachute Brigade) throughout the battle for Arnhem and was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry during the battle. Illustrations & maps. ; 276 pages . ( more information)
Offered by Paul Meekins Military & History Books (United Kingdom)
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THE DEVIL'S BIRTHDAY: THE BRIDGES TO ARNHEM 1944
Powell, G
Leo Cooper. Hardback, fine copy in fine dustjacket. Revised edition.. 2001. Hardcover. Comprehensive account of Operation Market Garden. The author, Geofrey Powell served with 156 Para (4 Parachute Brigade) throughout the battle for Arnhem and was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry during the battle. Illustrations & maps. ; 276 pages . ( more information)
Offered by Paul Meekins Military & History Books (United Kingdom)
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THE DEVIL'S BIRTHDAY: THE BRIDGES TO ARNHEM 1944
Powell, G
Leo Cooper. Hardback, fine copy in edge-creased dustjacket. Revised edition.. 2001. Hardcover. Comprehensive account of Operation Market Garden. The author, Geofrey Powell served with 156 Para (4 Parachute Brigade) throughout the battle for Arnhem and was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry during the battle. Illustrations & maps. ; 276 pages . ( more information)
Offered by Paul Meekins Military & History Books (United Kingdom)
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THE DEVIL'S BIRTHDAY: THE BRIDGES TO ARNHEM 1944
Powell, G
Leo Cooper. Revised edition; hardback, chip to top edge of pages otherwise very good . in scuffed dustjacket. Reprint.. 1993. Hardcover. Comprehensive account of Operation Market Garden. The author, Geofrey Powell served with 156 Para (4 Parachute Brigade) throughout the battle for Arnhem and was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry during the battle. Illustrations & maps. ; 276 pages . ( more information)
Offered by Paul Meekins Military & History Books (United Kingdom)
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The Devil's Brithday: the Bridges to Arnhem 1944
Powell, Geoffrey
London: Leo Cooper. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. Reprint. Cloth. Tear to dw ow in excellent order. Forward by general sir John Hackett. P276. Illus. With maps and B&W photos. ; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. . ( more information)
Offered by Last Century Books (United Kingdom)
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The Devil's Birthday
Powell, Geoffrey
Barnsley: Leo Cooper / Pen & Sword, 2001. The Devil's Birthday; Powell, Geoffrey. Barnsley, Leo Cooper, 2001, reprint. Hardcover. ISBN: 0850523524. The history of "Market Garden", the Allied attempt to take Arnhem & the destruction of the 1st Airborne Division as well as the battles of the two US Airborne Divisions. The author commanded a company in 156 Para during the battle and writes with first hand knowledge. Foreword by General Sir John Hackett. Full story. Illustrations & maps. A graphic and accurate account of the action. Describes how over-ambitious and flawed planning, inter-allied rivalry, human error and sheer bad luck all had disastrous consequences. 276pp inc. notes, sources, glossary, index. Plus list of illustrations, list of maps, foreword, preface, Fine in Fine unclipped jacket. ISBN: 0850523524. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Biography, Military History, Warfare. World War 2. ( more information)
Offered by Collecting House (United Kingdom)
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DEVIL'S BIRTHDAY : The Bridges to Arnhem 1944 (Qty: 4)
POWELL, GEOFFREY
PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD, 1992. 2REV ED. Brand new. Author: POWELL, GEOFFREY; Publisher: PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD; Year: 1992; Edition: 2REV ED; Pages: 288; Country of Publication: UK; Book Dimensions: 234 x 156; Book Format: hardback; ( more information)
Offered by A Green Hippo (United Kingdom)
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