Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory.

David Wragg

ISBN 10: 0750924748 / ISBN 13: 9780750924740

Published by Sutton Publishing, UK, 2000

About this Item

Illustrated with a selection of archive photographs, this book gives a fascinating overview of some of the most notorious- and some not-so-famous - military blunders of the twentieth century, providing us with some valuable lessons in hindsight. There is a gift dedication on the front endpaper, and the price on the front flap has been scribbled out by biro. The D/W shows light shelf wear. A good, clean and tight copy. Seller Inventory # 03661

Bibliographic Details

Title: Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory.

Publisher: Sutton Publishing, UK

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

At many points in the 20th century, failures in command or political direction have resulted in military campaigns and operations failing to achieve their objectives. This text explores a selection of such instances including Pearl Harbor, the Bay of Pigs, the Falklands and Serbia in 1999.