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Fire in the Night : Wingate of Burma, Ethiopia, and Zion

Bierman, John ; Smith, Colin, 1944-

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MILITARY GENERAL

A biography of Orde Charles Wingate, a charismatic and eccentric World War II general. His overriding passion was for Zionism, a cause embraced when posted to British-ruled Palestine in 1936. He led many campaigns, the most famous conducted behind enemy lines in Burma against the Japanese.

434 p., [16]p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 25 cm. #190922

Wingate, O. C. (Orde Charles), 1903-1944.  |  Great Britain. Army — Biography.  |  World War, 1939-1945 — Campaigns — Burma.  |  World War, 1939-1945 — Campaigns — Ethiopia.  |  Soldiers — Great Britain — Biography.

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Author Bierman, John ; Smith, Colin, 1944-
Number of pages434
PublisherMacMillan
Year Published2000
Binding Type

Hardcover in Dustjacket

Book Condition

Near Fine

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