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First printed in hardback 1980 by Jonathan Cape Ltd, last printed in Paperback by Papermac in 1986The best book(s) on a Second World War campaign in which British and Commonwealth forces played a major role - classics of their kind.'Totally readable. Mr Pitt's study depicts equally the broad outlines of the strategy, the confusions and hazards of the battlefield and the personalities of the generals or private soldiers fighting there.' Oxford Times'A magnificent book.' Daily TelegraphPitt, Barrie is the author of 'Wavell's Command' with ISBN 9780304359509 and ISBN 0304359505.
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