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- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- Hong Kong
- ISBN
- 9781472814425
- EAN
- 9781472814425
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472814428
ISBN-13
9781472814425
eBay Product ID (ePID)
209705176
Product Key Features
Book Title
Gustaf Mannerheim
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Europe / Scandinavia, Europe / General, Military
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes, Hook, Adam
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Book Series
Command Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
7.4 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-509518
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
32
Dewey Decimal
948.9703092
Table Of Content
Introduction Early years Military life Hour of destiny Opposing commanders Inside the mind When war is done A life in words Further reading Index
Synopsis
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim is a legendary figure, whose life and career were deeply influential in Finnish and European history. He is viewed by many as the father of modern Finland after leading the 'White' faction to victory and independence in the Finnish Civil War of 1918. That conflict preceded a sequence of bitter clashes between Finland, Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany in the buildup to, and during, World War II: The Winter War in 1940, the Continuation War and the Lapland War in 1944-45. Throughout these fierce clashes in the ice and snow, Mannerheim managed his forces with great skill, even though the initiative was to swing back and forth between the adversaries. This study provides a fascinating insight into Mannerheim's career, analysing his traits, his biggest victories and his key enemies. Complete with uniform artwork and detailed tactical maps, it is a comprehensive guide to one of history's most capable military leaders and statesmen., The background, strategies, tactics and battlefield experience of the greatest commanders of history, Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim is the dominant figure of Finish military history. He took command of the country's forces in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution and the ensured Finland's independence in the Finnish Civil War that followed Recalled to take command of the country's armed forces once more in 1939 following his forces to repel overwhelming Soviet attacks before eventually being forced to the negotiating table in 1940. He also commanded the Finnish forces during the Continuation War, when they fought alongside the Germans against the Soviets from 1941 to 1944. His final campaign came in the Lapland War of 1944-45 when the Finns fought against their erstwhile German allies as they retreated from the country. This study provides a fascinating insight into Mannerheim's military career it is a comprehensive guide to one of the 20th century's most capable military leaders and statesman. Book jacket.
LC Classification Number
DL1088.5
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