Britain's war machine : weapons, resources, and experts in the Second World War /

Britain's war machine : weapons, resources, and experts in the Second World War /

The familiar image of the British in the Second World War is that of the plucky underdog taking on German might. David Edgerton's bold, compelling new history shows the conflict in a new light, with Britain as a very wealthy country, formidable in arms, ruthless in pursuit of its interests, and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Edgerton, David
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Subjects:
World War, 1939-1945 > Great Britain.
World War, 1939-1945 > Economic aspects > Great Britain.
World War, 1939-1945 > Technology.
Industrial mobilization > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
Military art and science > Technological innovations > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
Great Britain > Armed Forces > Equipment > History > 20th century.
Great Britain > Armed Forces > Weapons systems > History > 20th century.
Great Britain > History, Military > 20th century.

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