Search Results: Crimes and Mercies by James Bacque

Little,brown and Company Hard Cover. Good/Good.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada : Talonbooks Ltd, 2007. Soft cover. As New. As New, An Unread Copy - May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Edges and/or Turned Corners. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. Revised Edition - 1st Printing 2007 The book argues that the Allied occupation of Germany after World War II was far harsher than previously acknowledged, with millions of German civilians dying from starvation, disease, and expulsion from their homes. Bacque claims that Allied policies, particularly those of the Soviet Union, amounted to war crimes against the German population.

USA: Warner Books Inc. Fair. 1998. Reprint. Paperback. 0751522775 . 288 pages. Black and white photographic plates. "More than nine million Germans, soldiers and civilians, died as a result of Allied starvation and expulsion policies in the first five years after the second world war - deaths which are still being concealed and denied, especially by Western governments. This book is the extraordinary story of what happened to those people and why." - from back cover. Extensive underlining and occasional marginalia, plus markings to some plates. Prior owner's details atop first page. Above-average wear. A worthy reading copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Crimes and Mercies: The Fate of German Civilians Under Allied Occupation, 1944-1950 Germany WWII Aftermath .

Toronto: Little Brown & Company (Canada) Limited. Good in Good dust jacket. 1997. Canadian Edition. Hardcover. 0316640700 . "More than nine million Germans died as a result of Allied starvation and expulsion policies in the first five years after the Second World War - a total far in excess of the figures actuall y reported. That these deaths occurred at all is still being concealed and denied, especially by Western governments. However, while this titanic revenge was taking place, Western leaders strongly opposed to the betrayal of Christian ideals were desperately seeking to bring help to the Germans, as part of a policy to aid starving people around the world. [This book] is the extraordinary story of what happened to these people and why: it rips the mask from a suppressed atrocity and exposes our breathtaking capacity for kindness and cruelty." - dust jacket. Considerable light pencil markings up to page 21. Prior owner's details in ink atop title page.… Read More