The Deserters: A Hidden History of World War II by Charles Glass

The Deserters: A Hidden History of World War II by Charles Glass — Charles Glass's hidden history of deserters in the Second World War, the soldiers who walked away from the fighting.

This book offers readers a fuller understanding of its subject, setting events, ideas and people in their wider historical context. It will appeal to readers who want more than a brief outline: a serious, readable account that explains how and why things happened, and what they meant for the people and societies involved.

Key themes include:

• Desertion in the Second World War
• The soldiers' experience of war
• Punishment, conscience and survival

Who should read this book: history readers, students, and anyone interested in this period or subject who wants a clear and substantial introduction, as well as readers building a serious history collection.

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