Description: Hardcover Cloth 186 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition 1977. Striking red boards and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Bumped corners. An unclipped dust jacket smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Operation HUSKY: The Allied Invasion of Sicily offers a meticulous account of the Allied campaign to seize control of Sicily during World War II, a turning point that paved the way for the invasion of Italy. Through a blend of strategic analysis and personal narrative, Pack brings readers into the heart of military decision-making, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced by both Allied and Axis forces. The book examines the planning and execution of the operation from multiple perspectives, including the logistical hurdles, inter-Allied coordination, and unexpected resistance encountered during the assault. Pack's storytelling underscores the harsh realities of warfare while capturing the dedication and sacrifice of the soldiers involved, providing an in-depth look at how Operation Husky marked the beginning of the end for Axis powers in Europe.
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Signed By: NONE
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Book Series: Unknown
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Edition: First Edition
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Publication Year: 1977
Type: Hardcover
Personalized: No
Features: First Edition, Dust Jacket, Hardcover
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Incorporated
Book Title: Operation Husky : the Allied Invasion of Sicily
Topic: Europe / Italy
Number of Pages: 186 Pages
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Author: S. W. C. Pack
Format: Hardcover
