The Sharp End of War: The Fighting Man in World War II

Ellis, John

ISBN 10: 068416728X / ISBN 13: 9780684167282

Published by Scribner's, Newton Abbot, 1980

About this Item

nice copy; one of the best books on the ordinary infantryman on the front lines in WWII.

Seller Inventory # 040237

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Sharp End of War: The Fighting Man in World War II
• Publisher: Scribner's, Newton Abbot
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 068416728X
• ISBN 13: 9780684167282
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Second World War

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Synopsis

Characterizes the common soldier of World War II in terms of combat experiences, casualties, morale, discipline, courage, relaxation, and general attitudes

About the Author

John Ellis, described by Len Deighton as 'one of the best historians we have', is the author of ten highly regarded works of military history, including The Sharp End, Casino, The Hollow Victory, The World War II Databook and, with Mike Cox, The World War I Databook (all Aurum); The Social History of the Machine Gun, Eye-deep in Hell, Brute Force and One Day in a Very Long War.