Publication

2008 - Faber, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

111,500 words, Guess

Page Count

446 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC940.5312
  • LCCD755.7

Description

The traditional image of Europe in 1945 is of grateful civilians showering soldiers with flowers. In reality, liberation was a violent and chaotic process. Using first-hand accounts, this text shows that the motives and behaviour of the Allied forces were far from noble.

Description

The traditional image of Europe in 1945 is of grateful civilians showering soldiers with flowers. In reality, liberation was a violent and chaotic process. Using first-hand accounts, this text shows that the motives and behaviour of the Allied forces were far from noble - they frequently abused power, looting homes and sexually assaulting women.

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