Kieser Egbert (188 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. In the summer of 1940, all Britain was convinced that the Germans would invade. The Germans had, in five weeks, crushed France and taken Belgium. Now they stood on the Channel coast waiting. The Luftwaffe was bombing an almost defenceless island day and night - yet the Germans never came. Why not? In this German analysis, Egbert Kieser explores the German perspective to reveal the fatal indecision that in the end may have lost them the war.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Egbert Kieser's graphic account of the Red Army's assault on East Prussia in 1945 is one of the classic histories of the destruction of Hitler's Germany, and it has never before been available in English. Using extensive, first-hand, unforgettable eyewitness testimony, he documents in riveting detail the catastrophe that overtook German civilians and soldiers as they fled from the Soviet onslaught and their world collapsed around them. Tony Le Tissier, in this fluent and vivid translation of the original German text, brings to bear all his expert knowledge of the military defeat of the German armies in the East and the enormity of the human disaster that went with it. Egbert Kieser was born in1928 in Bad Salzungen, Thuringen and studied philosophy and the history of art at Heidelberg University. He worked as a freelance journalist, writer and editor. Among his many publications are two outstanding studies of German Second World War history - Danziger Bucht 1945 (which is translated here as Prussian Apocalypse) and Operation Sea Lion: The German Plan to Invade Britain, 1940.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Egbert Kieser's graphic account of the Red Army's assault on East Prussia in 1945 is one of the classic histories of the destruction of Hitler's Germany, and it has never before been available in English. Using extensive, first-hand, unforgettable eyewitness testimony, he documents in riveting detail the catastrophe that overtook German civilians and soldiers as they fled from the Soviet onslaught and their world collapsed around them. Tony Le Tissier, in this fluent and vivid translation of the original German text, brings to bear all his expert knowledge of the military defeat of the German armies in the East and the enormity of the human disaster that went with it. Egbert Kieser was born in1928 in Bad Salzungen, Thuringen and studied philosophy and the history of art at Heidelberg University. He worked as a freelance journalist, writer and editor. Among his many publications are two outstanding studies of German Second World War history - Danziger Bucht 1945 (which is translated here as Prussian Apocalypse) and Operation Sea Lion: The German Plan to Invade Britain, 1940.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Novel - Softcover. Condition: Good. Cassell & Co. Historical Books (Cassell) Operation Sea Lion - The German Plan to Invade Britain, 1940 (VG) (sticker on cover) Manufacturer: Cassell & Co. Product Line: Historical Books (Cassell) Type: Novel - Softcover Copyright Date: 2000 Author: Egbert Kieser Page Count: 288 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is VG - sticker on cover. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: In the summer of 1940--after the Nazis crushed France and defeated Belgium--all Britain prepared for a German invasion. English forces stood on the Channel coast, waiting, but though the Luftwaffe bombarded Britain day and night, occupying forces never arrived. Why did they never attack this nearly defenseless island? Look through German eyes and get to bottom of the indecision that in the end may have cost them the war.…

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hardcover. Condition: Good.

hardcover. Condition: As New. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Minor tanning to top edge.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Hitler on the Doorstep (Pb): Operation Sea Lion - The German Plan to Invade Britain, 1940 This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Paperback. Condition: Fine. 287p. Photos. Large wraps. Owner's name. Fine copy. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with a slight tone. Complete DJ with some water marks to inside edges.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Naval Institute Press, 1997. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Hard cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Some light edgewear to dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Book Club.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Hitler on the Doorstep. Operation Sea Lion. Egbert Kieser [translated to English]. [1997] first USA edition; Naval Institute Press; near fine or better jacketed hardcover. Brown and gold with sharp corners, clean boards, tight binding; unmarked; crisp and tidy. Jacket is sharp and clean; near fine. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.