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The familiar image of the British in the Second World War is that of the plucky underdog taking on German might. David Edgerton's bold, compelling new history shows the conflict in a new light, with Britain as a very wealthy country, formidable in arms, ruthless in pursuit of its interests and sitting at the heart of a global production system.
The British, indeed Churchillian, vision of war and modernity was challenged by repeated defeat by less well equipped enemies. Yet the end result was a vindication of this vision. Like the United States, a powerful Britain won a cheap victory, while others paid a great price. Britain's War Machine, by putting resources, machines and experts at the heart of a global rather than merely imperial story, demolishes some of the most cherished myths about wartime Britain and gives us a very different and often unsettling picture of a great power in action
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Descripción Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A bold reexamination of Britain's role in the Second World War that challenges everything we knowGUARDIAN BOOKS OF THE YEARThe familiar image of the British in the Second World War is that of the plucky underdog taking on German might. David Edgerton's bold, compelling new history shows the conflict in a new light, with Britain as a very wealthy country, formidable in arms, ruthless in pursuit of its interests and sitting at the heart of a global production system.The British, indeed Churchillian, vision of war and modernity was challenged by repeated defeat by less well equipped enemies. Yet the end result was a vindication of this vision. Like the United States, a powerful Britain won a cheap victory, while others paid a great price. Britain's War Machine, by putting resources, machines and experts at the heart of a global rather than merely imperial story, demolishes some of the most cherished myths about wartime Britain and gives us a very different and often unsettling picture of a great power in action The familiar image of the British in the Second World War is that of the plucky underdog taking on German might. This title shows the conflict in a new light, with Britain as a very wealthy country, formidable in arms, ruthless in pursuit of its interests and sitting at the heart of a global production system. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780141026107
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Descripción Condición: New. 2012. First Paperback Edition. Paperback. The familiar image of the British in the Second World War is that of the plucky underdog taking on German might. This title shows the conflict in a new light, with Britain as a very wealthy country, formidable in arms, ruthless in pursuit of its interests and sitting at the heart of a global production system. Num Pages: 464 pages, 8pp colour, 16pp b&w. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 350. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Nº de ref. del artículo: V9780141026107
Descripción Condición: New. 2012. First Paperback Edition. Paperback. The familiar image of the British in the Second World War is that of the plucky underdog taking on German might. This title shows the conflict in a new light, with Britain as a very wealthy country, formidable in arms, ruthless in pursuit of its interests and sitting at the heart of a global production system. Num Pages: 464 pages, 8pp colour, 16pp b&w. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 350. . . . . . Nº de ref. del artículo: V9780141026107
Descripción Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -A book which challenges all our preconceptions about Britain playing the role of the plucky underdog in World War II, arguing that in fact, this country used its high technology, new weapon systems, military scientists, colossal factories, inventiveness and resources to win through. 'Brilliant and thought-provoking' 'Sunday Telegraph'. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780141026107
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