Kershaw, Robert
A Street in Arnhem
- ISBN 13:
- 9780711038288
- author:
- Kershaw, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ian Allan Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 3.5 x 13.1 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Edwardian and Early 20th Century 1901-1913,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A Street in Arnhem: The Agony of Occupation and Liberation by Robert Kershaw tells the story of one street's experience during the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. This book focuses on the lives of ordinary people, including British soldiers, Polish civilians, and German soldiers, who found themselves caught up in the intense fighting that took place along the Utrechtseweg. The author's new research reveals the human side of this pivotal battle, drawing on original accounts from Dutch, German, and English sources. The book portrays a collage of emotions as people struggled to cope with the sudden and devastating impact of war on their community. Through these personal stories, Kershaw sheds light on how the conflict was experienced by those who were not directly involved in it. This gripping account provides a unique perspective on one of the most significant battles of World War II, highlighting the human cost of war and the resilience of ordinary people in the face of extraordinary circumstances.
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