Warsaw 1944: Hitler, Himmler and the Crushing of a City by Alexandra Richie

Description: Product Details Warsaw 1944: Hitler, Himmler and the Crushing of a City Alexandra Richie Product Details ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0007180438 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780007180431 Publisher ‏ : ‎ WilliamCollinsBooks (January 1, 2014) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 704 pages Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 1.81 x 7.8 inches BOOK OVERVIEW "Unusually well-placed to research and rehearse the story of that terrible event... [Richie] offers a comprehensive narrative of the Polish experience -MAX HASTINGS, SUNDAY TIMES Warsaw 1944 tells how one of history's bravest revolts ended in one of its greatest crimes. As Soviet soldiers turned back the Nazi invasion of Russia and began pressing west, the underground Polish Home Army rose to fight and to liberate the city of Warsaw for themselves. For more than sixty days, Polish fighters took over large parts of the city and held off the SS's most brutal forces. But the German retaliation was monstrous. This book is the first to recount the bravery, misjudgment, breakdown, and tragedy from German and Polish perspectives and asks why, when the war was nearly lost, Hitler diverted Himmler's savage "Bandit Hunters from the east to raze Warsaw to the ground. Drawing upon a rich trove of primary sources, including her father-in-law, a Polish combatant, Alexandra Richie relates the terrible experiences of individuals who fought in the uprising, revealing the fraught choices of some of the war's most unsung heroes. It is also the story of a city's unbreakable spirit in the face of unspeakable barbarism. "Harrowing of lasting value to scholars and general readers alike... a vast monument to an often neglected event TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT "Beautifully written and reasonable, this is by far the best account of the Warsaw Uprising. CHRISTOPHER SZPILMAN Product Condition Please read the store's product description, review images of the item for sale for accurate details, and ask questions when in doubt before purchasing the item. LIKE NEW. A reading copy is in perfect condition with no signs of wear and tear. Pages are clean and free from any marks or folds. Some books may have a remainder mark on the outside edge, indicating they are overstock items. ------------------------------- What makes a book or item collectible? Factors include first printing, first editions, author signatures, famous ownership, unique aesthetic elements, and the book's age and condition. Remember that rarity and collectibility are subjective. What one collector deems rare may not hold the same value for another! Return Policy All sales of collectible items are final. Due to their unique nature, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Please review product details and ask questions before making a purchase. For non-collectible and free returns paid by the seller items, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. A 15% restocking fee applies, and the item must be returned in original condition with all packaging and accessories. Refunds are issued within five to seven business days of receiving the returned item. Feedback Policy Dimittas Home Book Collection eBay feedback is automatically generated after leaving positive feedback. Thank you so much. For items without product details. Please refer to the actual images for information. Product Condition Please read the store's product description, review images of the item for sale for accurate details, and ask questions when in doubt before purchasing the item. LIKE NEW. A reading copy is in perfect condition, with the dust cover intact (if applicable) and no nicks or tears. The spine shows no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and free from any notes or folds. Some books may have a remainder mark on the outside edge, indicating that they are overstock items. Feedback Dimittas Home Book Collection eBay feedback is automatically generated after leaving positive feedback. Thank you so much.

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