Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History - Softcover

Edsel, Robert M; Witter, Bret

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Synopsis

From 1943 to 1951, 350 or so men and women from 13 Allied nations served in the Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives section of the Allied armed forces. This was the most ambitious effort in history to preserve the world's cultural heritage in times of war. They were known simply as 'Monuments Men'. This is their story.

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About the Authors

Robert M. Edsel is the founder and president of the Monuments Men Foundation, a recipient of the National Humanities Medal, and a trustee at the National WWII Museum. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

Bret Witter has collaborated on six New York Times bestsellers. He lives in Decatur, Georgia.

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