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The Last Ditch: Britain's Secret Resistance and the Nazi Invasion Plans,Used
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Novelists, historians, and theorists have often toyed with the question: what would have happened if the Germans had occupied Britain in 1940? Based on years of persistent detective work, The Last Ditch investigates the German plans and the countermeasures undertaken through the specially formed British Resistance Organization. The very existence of this Resistance movement remained a secret for more than two decades until the silence was finally broken by Lampe. Few would have escaped oppression and inevitable gruesome consequences would have followed. There was to be mass deportation; wholesale appropriations of the countrys agricultural, mineral, and industrial produce; and widespread arrests, as revealed in the notorious Gestapo Arrest Listreprinted here in full.Lampe captures the mood of the postDunkirk period, setting the tone and immersing the reader in the challenging physical and psychological environment of those critical weeks and months. Although they never went into action, the Resistance was ready and waiting: the last ditch of Britains defense. So successful was their organization that they became the model for the Resistance and underground movements that were to arise all over occupied Europe. Included within are chilling interviews with key players that modern works cannot duplicate. In telling their story, Lampe relates one of the bestkept secrets of World War II and presents insight into what might have been.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Last Ditch'? A: 'The Last Ditch' explores the hypothetical scenario of a German occupation of Britain in 1940, focusing on the British Resistance Organization and its countermeasures against the Nazi invasion plans.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Last Ditch'? A: The author of 'The Last Ditch' is David Lampe, who provides insights based on extensive research and interviews with key figures of the British Resistance.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Last Ditch'? A: 'The Last Ditch' is a historical narrative that combines elements of both history and fiction, examining real events and the potential consequences of a Nazi occupation.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Last Ditch' have? A: 'The Last Ditch' has 256 pages, providing a comprehensive look at the British Resistance and its significance during World War II.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Last Ditch'? A: 'The Last Ditch' was published on September 1, 2013.
- Q: What binding type is used for 'The Last Ditch'? A: 'The Last Ditch' is available in paperback binding, making it flexible and easy to handle.
- Q: Does 'The Last Ditch' include interviews? A: 'The Last Ditch' features chilling interviews with key players of the British Resistance, offering unique insights that are not commonly found in modern works.
- Q: Is 'The Last Ditch' suitable for history enthusiasts? A: Yes, 'The Last Ditch' is particularly suitable for history enthusiasts interested in World War II, British history, and the dynamics of resistance movements.
- Q: What insights does 'The Last Ditch' provide about World War II? A: 'The Last Ditch' presents insights into the strategies of the British Resistance and explores the potential outcomes had the German invasion been successful.