Against Great Odds. The Story of the First Offensive in Libya in 1940-41, The First British Victory in the Second World War

Barday, Brig. C N

Published by Sifton Praed & Co Ltd, London, UK, 1955

Language: English

Condition: Used - Good Hardcover

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Excellent early account of the significant British victory in the deserts of Libya. Includes many b/w photographs. Folding map contained inside rear board. 112pp. Two letters concerning the battle and book laid into the front of the book. Light vertical crease down front DJ panel. Shelf-wear to edges of DJ. Foxing to early pages. Pages generally yellowed with dust spotting to page edges. Very slight bow to boards.

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Against Great Odds. The Story of the First Offensive in Libya in 1940-41, The First British Victory in the Second World War

Publisher

Sifton Praed & Co Ltd, London, UK

Publication Date

1955

Language

English

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Good

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WW2: North Africa and the Middle East

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