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Desert war the North African campaign, 1940-1943

North Africa was the site of some of the most volatile battles of World War II. For journalist Alan Moorehead, it was war in its purest form, "a knight's tournament in empty space."" "In Desert War, which includes the complete texts of The Mediterranean Front, A Year of Batt...

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Main Author:	Moorehead, Alan 1910-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London Penguin Books 2001
Subjects:	World war, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Africa, North Africa, North > History, Military > 20th century
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