Written  as it happened by Major-General Sir Edward Speers.

'Assignment to Catastrophe is a  memoir by Sir Edward Spears of his experiences as Winston Churchill's personal representative to the Prime Minister of France from August 1939 to June 1940 and the Fall of France'.

Part One - Prelude to Dunkirk

Part Two - The Fall of France

The first two major events in the ealy part of WW2 in depth. 

Illustrated with black & white photographs and maps.

In very good condition with a small amount of age browning but with no obious faults.

Dust jacket and plastic cover.