Battle of the Ruhr Pocket, April 1945

KESSLER, Leo

ISBN 10: 0850528860 / ISBN 13: 9780850528862

Published by Leo Cooper, London, 1989

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An account of the last throes of World War II. Centring on its last great battle, this book discusses some of the questions that have haunted Europe for the last 45 years: why did Eisenhower allow Stalin's armies to seize Berlin and why did the Allies allow Europe to be divided? [10pp], 224pp.photo plates Book appears 'as new' except for a previous owner's stamp to the ffep. Dustjacke also appears 'as new' except for a vertical crease to the front flap. Attractive copy. We ship Worldwide, use both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges based on our actual costs, without overcharging. This item weighs 556g unpacked. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance; Rates to the USA calculated by weight alone as per the USPS. World rates are based on specific destination and weight. Online estimates by the Listing Site may not be correct and either additional, or reduced postage may be required, particularly for Canadian and Overseas shipments, but not usually to the USA. In case of doubt please email. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Battle of the Ruhr Pocket, April 1945
• Publisher: Leo Cooper, London
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850528860
• ISBN 13: 9780850528862
• Binding: Cloth
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Near New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near New
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military History & Science
  • World War II

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Synopsis

March, 1945, the end of the war in Europe is in sight. It is now that crucial decisions must be made - decisions that will affect the future security of unborn generations. Everyone is weary, exhausted by war. At every level mistakes are made. The military leaders are jostling for position and prestige, their thoughts now turning to their post-war careers. And one soldier in particular has his sights set on the position of highest authority in the western world. But history still eludes the Allies. One last battle remains to be fought: the battle of the Rhur Pocket. Why does the author describe this as the battle that should never have been fought? Why did Eisenhower let Stalin's armies seize what he himself had called "the glittering prize" of Berlin? Why were Churchill's warnings ignored and Montgomery's plans over-ruled? Why, above all, did the Allied victory produce a divided Germany, with repercussions so obvious and still so painful today? Leo Kessler retells the story of that last battle, in all its tragedy and horror: the fear, the gallows humour, the moments of supreme courage or final desperation, the errors of judgement that led to so many deaths.