Churchill's Folly: The Battles for Kos and Leros, 1943 by Anthony Rogers (Englis

Description: Churchill's Folly by Anthony Rogers, Lord Jellicoe In autumn 1943 the Italian-held Dodecanese was the setting for the last decisive German invasion of the Second World War – and the last irreversible British defeat. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In autumn 1943 the Italian-held Dodecanese was the setting for the last decisive German invasion of the Second World War – and the last irreversible British defeat. After the Italian armistice that followed the downfall of Mussolini, Churchill seized the opportunity to open a new front in the eastern Mediterranean, thereby increasing the pressure against Germany and hoping to provide an incentive for Turkey to join the Allies. Rejected by the Americans, it was a strategy fraught with difficulties and doomed to fail. Spearheaded by the LRDG and SBS, British troops were dispatched to the Aegean with naval units, but little or no air cover. They were opposed by German assault troops with overwhelming air superiority. Within 3 months, German forces had seized nearly all of the Dodecanese, which was occupied until the end of the war. AUTHOR ANTHONY ROGERS is the author of several books including Battle over Malta and Swastika over the Aegean Notes A history of the battles for Kos and Leros in 1943, Britains last defeat at the hands of Hitlers Wehrmacht. Author Biography ANTHONY ROGERS is the author of several books including Battle over Malta and Swastika over the Aegean Review A fascinating account of what today we would call joint operations, with lots of lessons for the student of warfare . . . Colonel Simon Strickland -- Colonel Simon Strickland. . . a remarkably well researched and documented account . . . the best and most detailed history so far published . . . -- Jim Patch * The Journal of The Special Air Service * Review Quote "Remarkably well researched and documented . . . the best and most detailed history so far published." --Jim Patch, Mars & Minerva, The Journal of The Special Air Service Details ISBN0750968354 Author Lord Jellicoe Pages 288 Publisher The History Press Ltd ISBN-10 0750968354 ISBN-13 9780750968355 Format Paperback Imprint The History Press Ltd Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.54219587 Media Book Year 2017 Subtitle The Battles for Kos and Leros, 1943 Publication Date 2017-02-01 Short Title Churchills Folly Language English UK Release Date 2017-02-01 AU Release Date 2017-02-01 NZ Release Date 2017-02-01 Illustrations 16 Plates, black and white; 40 Illustrations, black and white Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133484617;

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