Fatal Decisions: Errors and Blunders in World War II by Edmund Blandford. NM

About this product:It is not clear whether the book was read or not, perhaps not. It's in like-new condition. It has a very tight, solid spine. No defects or other imperfections. All clean and clear. The dust jacket as well is in excellent condition. About this product: This collection of both well-known and previously unpublished World War II incidents highlights the truism, plans often go awry in war. The margin can be narrow between negligence, incompetence, and simple error that results in tragedy. While miscalculations by those involved in the international game of power politics can bring setbacks to nations, in war mistakes by generals and battlefield commanders cost lives. The author, a veteran of the British air force, recounts more than sixty cases of costly battle errors or blunders and asks the question: was the tragedy a matter of incompetence, bad planning, or simply bad luck? He tells the story of how nature conspired against a squadron of Stukas that dove into the earth after mistaking ground fog for clouds and how an unanticipated low tide at Tarawa left the U.S. Marine landing force exposed to prolonged and deadly enemy fire. The infamous sinking of the USS Indianapolis and Deputy F hrer Rudolf Hess's bizarre 1941 defection are also included in this survey of futility and sacrifice. Product IdentifiersPublisher=Naval Institute PressISBN-10=1557502854ISBN-13=9781557502858 Product Key FeaturesBook Title=Fatal Decisions : Errors and Blunders in World War IIAuthor=Edmund BlandfordFormat=HardcoverLanguage=EnglishTopic=Military / World War II, Military / NavalPublication Year=2001Genre=HistoryNumber of Pages=242 Pages Dimensions:Item Length=9.5in.Item Height=0.9in.Item Width=6in.Item Weight=19.1 Oz Additional Product Features:Lc Classification Number=D744.B59 1999Copyright Date=1999Illustrated=Yes