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The liberation of Paris : how Eisenhower, De Gaulle, and Von Choltitz saved the City of Light  Cover Image Book Book

The liberation of Paris : how Eisenhower, De Gaulle, and Von Choltitz saved the City of Light / Jean Edward Smith.

Smith, Jean Edward, (author.).

Summary:

"The liberation of Paris tells the dramatic story of the Allied decision in World War II to divert from the strategic plan in order to save the City of Light from chaos and assist de Gaulle's efforts to become France's new leader even as the German general in charge of the occupation defied his orders to destroy the city as the Allies closed in"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781501164927
  • Physical Description: 242 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 23 cm
  • Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2019.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Simon & Schuster nonfiction original hardcover."
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject: World War, 1939-1945 > France > Paris.
Paris (France) > History > 1940-1944.
France > History > German occupation, 1940-1945.

Available copies

  • 6 of 6 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Grand Forks and District Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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Grand Forks 940.54 SMI (Text) 35142002683489 Adult Non Fiction Volume hold Available -


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