9781845965310 - the Words of War: British Forces' Personal Letters and Diaries During the Second World War by Cowper, Marcus (15 results)

Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 16710387. 1780597142. 6/4/2026 6:19:02 PM.

Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Pages tanned with some spotting. DJ has little edge wear and faded spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Using the Imperial War Museum's vast archive of personal diaries, this remarkable anthology examines the stories of ordinary men and women who fought, and in some cases died, on the front line and home front during the Second World War. "The Words of War" features diverse first-hand accounts from individuals who took part in the key campaigns of the war. From the young officer facing defeat and capture at Dunkirk; the pilot officer losing friends and comrades during the Battle of Britain; the Land Girl dealing with a new life in the countryside; the Royal Naval seaman fighting the weather in the Russian convoys; the infantryman about to hit the beaches on D-Day; the bomb aimer aboard an Avro Lancaster as it heads towards another German target; to the war in the Far East against the Japanese, this unique publication vividly documents the harsh realities of day-to-day life during the conflict. With each diary entry placed in context within a historical narrative that weaves together the complete story for the reader, "The Words of War" provides a poignant and emotional insight into the human cost of war, whilst shedding new light on this unforgettable period in history. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover and jacket; very good throughout; unread shop stock. TS. Used.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in unclipped dust jacket with very minor wear along upper edge, no other notable flaws. AD. Used.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition.

Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. 442 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in As new condition throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Using the Imperial War Museum's vast archive of personal diaries, this remarkable anthology examines the stories of ordinary men and women who fought, and in some cases died, on the front line and home front during the Second World War. The Words of War features diverse first-hand accounts from individuals who took part in the key campaigns of the war. From the young officer facing defeat and capture at Dunkirk; the pilot officer losing friends and comrades during the Battle of Britain; the Land Girl dealing with a new life in the countryside; the Royal Naval seaman fighting the weather in the Russian convoys; the infantryman about to hit the beaches on D-Day; the bomb aimer aboard an Avro Lancaster as it heads towards another German target; to the war in the Far East against the Japanese, this unique publication vividly documents the harsh realities of day-to-day life during the conflict. With each diary entry placed in context within a historical narrative that weaves together the complete story for the reader, The Words of War provides a poignant and emotional insight into the human cost of war, whilst shedding new light on this unforgettable period in history. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 442 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: Vg. Dust Jacket Condition: Vg. First Edition. 442pp. Plates. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. From the archives of the Imperial War Museum. 442pp Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Published by Mainstream Publishing of London in 2009 on behalf of the Imperial War Museum. Hardcover. 1st edition. Book condition: Near Fine. Black cloth boards with silver titles to spine. A few marks to be found on the edges of the pages. There is a stamp inside the book to say it was sold to a member of staff. Dust Jacket condition: Near Fine. Price unclipped. See photograph. Dims: 240mm x 160mm x 42mm. 442 pages. Subject of the book is self explanatory from the title of the book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Hardcover. 442 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Mainstream, UK, 2009. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in near fine dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial wear. Dust jacket has light creasing. Dust jacket is unclipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Pages are lightly tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Using the Imperial War Museum's vast archive of personal diaries, this remarkable anthology examines the stories of ordinary men and women who fought, and in some cases died, on the front line and home front during World War II. From the young officer facing defeat and capture at Dunkirk; the pilot officer losing friends and comrades during the Battle of Britain; the Land Girl dealing with a new life in the countryside; the Royal Naval seaman fighting the weather in the Russian convoys; the infantryman about to hit the beaches on D-Day; the bomb aimer aboard an Avro Lancaster as it heads towards another German target; to the war against the Japanese, this unique publication vividly documents the harsh realities of day-to-day life during the conflict. With each diary entry placed in context within a historical narrative that weaves together the complete story for the reader, The Words of War provides a poignant and emotional insight into the human cost of war, while shedding new light on this unforgettable period in history. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; ISBN/EAN: 9781845965310. Inventory No: 19060276.…