To the Victor the Spoils

To the Victor the Spoils

by SeanLongden (Author)

Synopsis

From the D-Day landings in June 1944 to the final declaration of peace the following year the Allied forces fought a bitter battle to the end against Hitler's Nazi Germany. Sean Longden re-tells the unexpected true story of life among the ranks of Field Marshall Montgomery's 21st Army group and reveals a tale of sex, burglary, rape, pillage and alcohol. Uncovering new material from interviews, documents and personal accounts, Sean Longden recounts what really happened on the road to Berlin.

'A meticulously-researched, utterly absorbing account of the human story behind the battle to crush Hitler's forces.' Yorkshire Post

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 575
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Constable & Robinson
Published: 28 Jun 2007

ISBN 10: 1845295188
ISBN 13: 9781845295189
Book Overview: From D-Day to VE Day, historian Sean Longden reveals 'The sex 'n' rock 'n' drugs 'n' rock 'n' roll of soldiering' The Times.

Media Reviews
'A meticulously-researched, utterly absorbing account of the human story behind the battle to crush Hitler's forces.' Yorkshire Post
Author Bio
Sean Longden studied history at University. He has conducted hundreds of interviews with servicemen. He is also the author of the acclaimed To the Victor the Spoils and Hitler's British Slaves.