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War in the Aegean: The Campaign for the Eastern Mediterranean in World War II
Paperback
Main Details
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War in the Aegean: The Campaign for the Eastern Mediterranean in World War II
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Peter C. Smith
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By (author) Edwin R. Walker
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| Series | Stackpole Military History Series |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback | | Pages:320 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | Second world war |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780811735193
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| Classifications | Dewey:940.542958 |
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| Illustrations |
29 b/w photos & 3 maps
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Stackpole Books
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| Imprint |
Stackpole Books
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| Publication Date |
1 October 2008 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Both Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler wanted the Aegean Sea in 1943. The British prime minister saw an opportunity to force neutral Turkey into the Allied camp and pin down German forces while the Nazi leader hoped to keep Turkey neutral and maintain Germany's foothold in the Mediterranean and Greece. The conflict came to a head with naval and amphibious assaults involving German SS troops, British commandos, spies, partisans, and even Greek pirates. Waged primarily on the islands of Cos and Leros, the campaign culminated in a German victory.
Author Biography
Peter C. Smith is the author of numerous works of military history, including Fist from the Sky, Dive Bomber!, Massacre at Tobruk, and The Great Ships.
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