The deserters a hidden history of world war ii

It was when glass happened to meet soldier steve weiss that the writing of his book about american and british deserters of the second world war really took off. Rather than a broad overview of the desertion rate. A hidden history of world war ii tells the story of three deserters in france, italy and africa. He is qualified by talent, by the good fortune of finding surviving veterans, and by exploring their lives with diligence and, most crucially, a deep compassion. Jun 23, 20 the subtitle of the deserters calls it a hidden history of world war ii, but like so many subtitles these days, it is misleading. Shortly after my 18th birthday, eager to kill nazis and with the adolescent confidence in.

From days of stress at the most in say the civil war except for sieges to weeks of unending shelling, mines, and machine gun fire in the world wars. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. It sometimes seems like there is little, in the boundless annals of the second world war, that remains untouched by the historian. The deserters reveals that ordinary soldiers viewed desertion as a natural part of conflict, as unexpected and inexplicable as bravery. The deserters, a world war ii history by charles glass.

A hidden history of world war ii, by charles glass, tells an interesting wwii story that not many have heard the story of the deserters. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A hidden history of world war ii, by the historian and former abc news foreign correspondent charles glass, thus performs a service. May 27, 2014 a veteran correspondent in war zones, glass is richly credentialed to write the deserters. Audiogo firm an historical account of the view of deserters during world war ii. Reviewed by elayne jude in north africa in 1942, auchinleck, middle east commander in chief, faced desertion from the army on a scale he was unable to cope with. The subtitle of the deserters calls it a hidden history of world war ii, but like so many subtitles these days, it is misleading. His last book, americans in paris, told the story of the u. Its the first book to examine at length the sensitive topic of desertions during this war, and the facts it presents are frequently revealing and heartbreaking. Audiogo firm a narrative history of world war ii from the perspective of deserters reveals how desertion was often experienced as a natural part of. An account that redefines the ordinary soldier in the second world war, the deserters is a breathtaking work of historical reportage, weaving together the lives of forgotten servicemen even as it overturns the assumptions and prejudices of an era. Up to 50,000 american and 100,000 british soldiers deserted during world war ii, and in a new book, the deserters. A hidden history of world war ii tells the life stories of three soldiers who abandoned their posts in france, italy, and africa. What happened to the 200k deserters from the us forces at the.

A narrative history of world war ii from the perspective of deserters reveals how desertion was often experienced as a natural part of conflict, sharing the stories of a decorated soldierturnedgangster and a threetime deserter who eventually lost his legs in combat. The deserters hardcover a hidden history of world war ii. Jun 17, 20 the deserters is charles glass second book relating to world war ii. A narrative history of world war ii from the perspective of deserters reveals how desertion was often experienced as a natural part of conflict, sharing the stories of a decorated. Their deeds form the backbone of glasss arresting portrait of soldiers pushed to the breaking point, a sweeping reexamination of the conditions for ordinary soldiers.

The deserters a hidden history of world war ii book. A tale that redefines the ordinary soldier in the second world war, the deserters is a breathtaking work of historical reportage, weaving together the lives of forgotten servicemen even as it overturns the assumptions and prejudices of an era. The deserters a hidden history of world war ii by charles glass the penguin press. Its the first book to examine at length the sensitive topic of desertions during this war, and the facts it presents are frequently revealing and. Unlike the term absence without leave awol used for soldiers who leave their posts. The deserters reveals that ordinary soldiers viewed desertion as a natural part of conflict, as unexpected and inexplicable as. A veteran correspondent in war zones, glass is richly credentialed to write the deserters. A hidden history of wwiiby charles glass was published in paperback 28 april 2014, william collins. Digital audiobook 61220 paperback 5272014 compact disc 620 mp3 cd 620 prerecorded audio player 9120 compact disc 620.

A deserter is a military term used for soldiers who have left their posts without permission. A hidden history of world war ii, charles glass lifts the lid on one of the most violent and shameless episodes in american military history. Charles glassrenowned journalist and author of the critically acclaimed americans in paris. Surveying the 150,000 american and british soldiers known to have deserted in the european theater, the deserters. Stories of men who left the front lines in his new book, journalist charles glass explores the littleknown history of thousands of american and british soldiers who deserted during world war ii. Their deeds form the backbone of glasss arresting portrait of soldiers pushed to the breaking.

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The deserters is charles glass second book relating to world war ii. Mar 28, 20 powerful and often startlingthe deserters offers a provokingly fresh angle on this most studied of conflicts. There were 50,000 american deserters in world war ii, whose experiences have been erased from history. Lehigh county soldier was hanged for murder in world war ii. A hidden history of world war ii by charles glass in doc, fb2, txt download ebook. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A hidden history of world war ii, by charles glass, hardcover good condition powerful and often startlingthe deserters offers a provokingly fresh angle on this most studied of conflicts. But charles glass, the author of the new book the deserters, says we might remember them for. Jul 11, 2017 there were 50,000 american deserters in world war ii, whose experiences have been erased from history. A hidden history of world war ii, charles glasss powerful and often startling new book, should not be overlooked. No wonder so many men broke under the strain in wwi and wwii.

A hidden history of world war ii reprint by glass, charles isbn. The deserters reveals that ordinary soldiers viewed desertion as a natural part of conflict, as unexpected and. Army deserter during world war ii who, under the alias robert lane, led a mob of deserters on a crime spree. In a nation where world war ii is commonly celebrated in films and tv in an aura of triumphalism, charles glasss book the deserters reexamines a phase of the war that has essentially been. A hidden history of world war ii by charles glass 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. A hidden history of world war ii english edition ebook. Charles glass paperback 400 pages a groundbreaking history of ordinary soldiers struggling on the front lines, the deserters offers a completely new perspective on the second world war. Life and death under nazi occupationdelves deep into army.

Army in world war ii dealt with criminals and deserters. Many of the books about world war ii take the tom brokaw approach and salute the courage of the greatest generation. Charles glasspaperback400 pagesa groundbreaking history of ordinary soldiers struggling on the front lines, the deserters offers a completely new perspective on the second world war. A groundbreaking history of ordinary soldiers struggling on the front lines, the deserters offers a completely new perspective on the second world war. According to charles glass, author of the deserters, a hidden history of world war ii, only about 50,000 american and 100,000 british soldiers deserted from the armed forces during world war ii. Jun 12, 20 up to 50,000 american and 100,000 british soldiers deserted during world war ii, and in a new book, the deserters. A fastpaced narrative history of world war ii centered on the littleexplored subject of deserters a tale that redefines the ordinary soldier in the second world war, the deserters is a breathtaking work of historical reportage, weaving together the lives of forgotten servicemen even as it overturns the assumptions and prejudices of an era. What happened to the 200k deserters from the us forces at. Stories of men who left the front lines in his new book, journalist charles glass explores the littleknown history of thousands of american and british soldiers who deserted. Life and death under the nazi occupation, 2011, etc.