Normandy to the Baltic + maps
Field Marshall Montgomery 1944-76 biography
Field
Marshal Bernard Montgomery was one of the most successful British commanders of
the Second World War (1939-45). Known as 'Monty', he commanded the Allies in
North Africa and in subsequent invasions of Italy and Normandy.
This listing
is for two different books that explain his role in WW2, and provide necessary
background on the causes of the fighting, the various battles he oversaw, and
the final outcome.
Normandy to the Baltic
This is Montgomery’s first-hand account of the invasion of Western Europe by Allied troops to free it from Nazi Germany. Book was published 2 years after the war ended in 1947. This is the reprint of the first edition, published two months after the first.
Textblock is in very good condition, with no ownership signs, no writing or other signs of ownership. The foldout may is in very good condition, with no tears or rips. Binding is firm and hinges are sturdy.
Front cover is faded and worn in places, as can be seen in photos. There is a single name and date (Xmas 1947) on the front endpaper.
Monty The Field Marshall 1944-1976
The larger book is a well-respected biography of Field
Marshall Montgomery by Noel Hamilton, and titled simply Monty. It was published
as a First Edition in 1986 and has 996 unmarked pages. It measures 2 ¾ inches
thick. It also has dozens of black and white photos to illustrate Montgomery’s
career and the important battles he oversaw.
The
book is in very good condition with a strong binding, robust hinges and square
textblock. There are no names or other ownership signs, no bent or damaged
pages, no moisture or library marks. The dust jacket has also survived very
well in the 14 years since it was released, with clean graphics and no tears or
cuts.
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