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The Crucible of War: Wavell's Command: The Definitive History of the Desert War - Volume 1
The Crucible of War Wavell's Command The Definitive History of the Desert War Volume 1 Author:Barrie Pitt "The first of three volumes on the WWII North African campaign...provides a detailed examination of the initial phase of the Desert War, from opening hostilities to the departure of General Sir Archibald Wavell....an absolutely first-class retelling of events punctuated with strategic insight, tactical analysis, and marvelous anecdotes....an emi... more »nently readable account, managing to weave in anecdotes, letters, and entries effortlessly and without interrupting the narrative flow."--MagWeb.« less