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Book Reviews of World War II : 4,139 Strange and Fascinating Facts

World War II : 4,139 Strange and Fascinating Facts
World War II 4139 Strange and Fascinating Facts
Author: Fred L. Worth, Don McCombs
ISBN-13: 9780517422861
ISBN-10: 0517422867
Publication Date: 2/26/1994
Pages: 672
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Gramercy
Book Type: Hardcover
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Grnemae avatar reviewed World War II : 4,139 Strange and Fascinating Facts on + 451 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is an interesting array of facts from WWII. From it I learned facts as varied as who the famous singer was that was given his first chance to sing with a band in the military to what Elia Kazan did for the military. I learned how many Congressional Medal of Honor were issued and who some of the notable winners were, what the Commando Order issued by Hitler in 1942 meant for Allied commandos. I also learned why Errol Flynn - a famous movie star- never served in the military and the rumor that still exists today about his loyalties. I even learned how a favorite book - Dauphne de Maurier's novel Rebecca was used by a German spy.
This is great book for any WWII buff.
buzzby avatar reviewed World War II : 4,139 Strange and Fascinating Facts on + 6062 more book reviews
The best book with "4,139" in the title since Pancho the Donkey.