Dunkirk: The History Behind the Major Motion Picture

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Fazal’s world is now focused on Company 32 and the animals he cares for in the midst of one of the most frightening times in history. Sean Longden's fascinating history fills a gap that ought to have been plugged long ago and reminds us that the Dunkirk miracle didn't work for everyone. Octavo hardcover (Really tatty but good reading copy)in d/w tatty(Poor); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. As a reader, you felt a connection with the main character keeping you guessing what would happen next.

Lord is not a cheerleader and doesn’t indulge (for the most part) in the romances of this great escape. In Dunkirk: Retreat to Victory, Major General Julian Thompson recreates the action as the British fought hard for three desperate weeks, conducting a successful fighting withdrawal in the face of a formidable foe.

A masterly work of military history, Dunkirk: Retreat to Victory is also a tribute to the soldiers whose courage and self belief sustained them through their darkest hours. It's the Battle of Britain and 19-year-old pilot officer Archie Jackson is in control of the RAF's newest fighter aircraft, a Supermarine Spitfire. Fazal’s romantic views of duty, loyalty and honour are challenged when he arrives in France during the freezing winter of 1939 and experiences the harsh realities of war.

All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained.Authored by an unknown German officer, the book provides insight into the German military’s perspective, strategies, and reactions during the critical days of the evacuation.

The story of Dunkirk has found its way into the British consciousness to such a degree it has come to epitomise the very essence of Britishness at times of national hardship. When reading Lord’s work today it still reflects a historian who had mastered the craft of narrative history and allowed the reader to take part in the action being described. But if you are preparing to head to the cinema this summer, and you want a Dunkirk primer, you aren't going to be disappointed with The Miracle of Dunkirk. Lord does a superb job describing British resiliency as they tried to block the German advance at the same time they instituted a massive withdrawal to save the BEF. The major theme addressed in The Miracle of Dunkirk is that a strong mentality can help you achieve and survive almost anything.

The way it was written was quite informative and in layman's terms, but the author jumped back and forth between dates so it was hard to follow. It traces the fortunes of the British Expeditionary Force during those dark days of May 1940 when boys armed with little more than rifles took on the might of Hitler’s Panzer divisions – and held them while Allied armies crumbled on all sides. Corollary British military actions--the stand at Calais, closing the Belgian gap- presented as heroic feats.

I love a good history narrative, especially one that makes you feel as if you are in the middle of the action. For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. They allow us to learn, empathize, and appreciate the profound impact such events have on individuals, nations, and the course of history. If you don't know the name Lightoller you should (you would have if you had read Lord's A Night to Remember), as Lightoller was the 2nd officer aboard the Titanic, the only officer to keep his head and save a bunch of people. Holland, in his first novel for teenage rather than adult readers, pitches his text accurately, engaging his audience with the concerns, fears and reactions that they might themselves experience in Johnny Hawke's situation.When Hitler attacked on 10 May 1940 and the French and Belgian armies collapsed in the face of Germany's swift and brutal advance, the British soldiers found themselves in mortal danger. However, with the excessive interviews, I found the reading was laborious and I failed to maintain interest. One of the strengths of Lord's telling of this disaster turned into a victory, is his attention to the action taking place on the perimeter, away from the beaches where the diminished and trapped BEF/French troops fought gallantly to hold off the Germans until the rescue could take place.