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PublisherUniversity of North Carolina Press
ISBN-100807829404
ISBN-139780807829400
eBay Product ID (ePID)43820549
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Book TitleConfronting Captivity : Britain and the United States and Their Pows in Nazi Germany
Number of Pages392 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicMilitary / World War II, Military / General, Europe / Great Britain / General, International Relations / Diplomacy
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, History
AuthorArieh J. Kochavi
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight10 oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-029708
Reviews"Kochavi's book'_¦ is the topic's definitive work. . . . Kochavi's fine book fully illuminates the political aspects of the POW issue from the allied side. His treatment of German policies, while thoughtful, actually opens up a new area for fascinating research." _ Journal of Modern History, "A captivating and well written and well researched book that is highly recommended for those interested in the plight of POWs and the difficulties surrounding negotiations with both belligerents and allies." -Journal of Military History, Offers an important glimpse into a neglected aspect of wartime diplomacy.-- Central European History, [ Confronting Captivity is] an excellent, thoroughly researched study enlivened by many quotations from the diaries and letters of World War II POWs. -- Foreign Affairs, "Carefully researched... written in an accessible and engaging fashion. . . . Kochavi successfully marries a traditional narrative policy study with social history."-- H-German, Kochavi's book... is the topic's definitive work. . . . Kochavi's fine book fully illuminates the political aspects of the POW issue from the allied side. His treatment of German policies, while thoughtful, actually opens up a new area for fascinating research.-- Journal of Modern History, "Kochavi's booke is the topic's definitive work. . . . Kochavi's fine book fully illuminates the political aspects of the POW issue from the allied side. His treatment of German policies, while thoughtful, actually opens up a new area for fascinating research." -- Journal of Modern History, A captivating and well written and well researched book that is highly recommended for those interested in the plight of POWs and the difficulties surrounding negotiations with both belligerents and allies. -- Journal of Military History, "Kochavi's book… is the topic's definitive work. . . . Kochavi's fine book fully illuminates the political aspects of the POW issue from the allied side. His treatment of German policies, while thoughtful, actually opens up a new area for fascinating research." _ Journal of Modern History, "A captivating and well written and well researched book that is highly recommended for those interested in the plight of POWs and the difficulties surrounding negotiations with both belligerents and allies."-- Journal of Military History, "Kochavi's book... is the topic's definitive work. . . . Kochavi's fine book fully illuminates the political aspects of the POW issue from the allied side. His treatment of German policies, while thoughtful, actually opens up a new area for fascinating research." _ Journal of Modern History, "[ Confronting Captivity is] an excellent, thoroughly researched study enlivened by many quotations from the diaries and letters of World War II POWs."-- Foreign Affairs, "Offers an important glimpse into a neglected aspect of wartime diplomacy." -- Central European History, A captivating and well written and well researched book that is highly recommended for those interested in the plight of POWs and the difficulties surrounding negotiations with both belligerents and allies.-- Journal of Military History, "Offers an important glimpse into a neglected aspect of wartime diplomacy." --Central European History, [ Confronting Captivity is] an excellent, thoroughly researched study enlivened by many quotations from the diaries and letters of World War II POWs.-- Foreign Affairs, "A captivating and well written and well researched book that is highly recommended for those interested in the plight of POWs and the difficulties surrounding negotiations with both belligerents and allies." --Journal of Military History, Kochavi's book... is the topic's definitive work. . . . Kochavi's fine book fully illuminates the political aspects of the POW issue from the allied side. His treatment of German policies, while thoughtful, actually opens up a new area for fascinati|9780807829400|, Kochavi's book... is the topic's definitive work. . . . Kochavi's fine book fully illuminates the political aspects of the POW issue from the allied side. His treatment of German policies, while thoughtful, actually opens up a new area for fascinating research. -- Journal of Modern History, "Offers an important glimpse into a neglected aspect of wartime diplomacy." -Central European History, Carefully researched... written in an accessible and engaging fashion. . . . Kochavi successfully marries a traditional narrative policy study with social history. -- H-German, Carefully researched... written in an accessible and engaging fashion. . . . Kochavi successfully marries a traditional narrative policy study with social history.-- H-German, "Kochavi's book is the topic's definitive work. . . . Kochavi's fine book fully illuminates the political aspects of the POW issue from the allied side. His treatment of German policies, while thoughtful, actually opens up a new area for fascinating research." -- Journal of Modern History, "Kochavi's book… is the topic's definitive work. . . . Kochavi's fine book fully illuminates the political aspects of the POW issue from the allied side. His treatment of German policies, while thoughtful, actually opens up a new area for fascinating research." —Journal of Modern History, "Kochavi's book… is the topic's definitive work. . . . Kochavi's fine book fully illuminates the political aspects of the POW issue from the allied side. His treatment of German policies, while thoughtful, actually opens up a new area for fascinating research." —Journal of Modern History, "Kochavi's book… is the topic's definitive work. . . . Kochavi's fine book fully illuminates the political aspects of the POW issue from the allied side. His treatment of German policies, while thoughtful, actually opens up a new area for fascinating research." — Journal of Modern History, Offers an important glimpse into a neglected aspect of wartime diplomacy. -- Central European History, "Kochavi's book... is the topic's definitive work. . . . Kochavi's fine book fully illuminates the political aspects of the POW issue from the allied side. His treatment of German policies, while thoughtful, actually opens up a new area for fascinating research."-- Journal of Modern History, "Offers an important glimpse into a neglected aspect of wartime diplomacy."-- Central European History, "A captivating and well written and well researched book that is highly recommended for those interested in the plight of POWs and the difficulties surrounding negotiations with both belligerents and allies." -- Journal of Military History
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal940.54/7243
SynopsisHow was it possible that almost all of the nearly 300,000 British and American troops who fell into German hands during World War II survived captivity in German POW camps and returned home almost as soon as the war ended? In Confronting Captivity , Arieh J. Kochavi offers a behind-the-scenes look at the living conditions in Nazi camps and traces the actions the British and American governments took--and didn't take--to ensure the safety of their captured soldiers. Concern in London and Washington about the safety of these POWs was mitigated by the recognition that the Nazi leadership tended to adhere to the Geneva Convention when it came to British and U.S. prisoners. Following the invasion of Normandy, however, Allied apprehension over the safety of POWs turned into anxiety for their very lives. Yet Britain and the United States took the calculated risk of counting on a swift conclusion to the war as the Soviets approached Germany from the east. Ultimately, Kochavi argues, it was more likely that the lives of British and American POWs were spared because of their race rather than any actions their governments took on their behalf., Kochavi describes how it was possible for almost all of the nearly 300,000 British and American troops who fell into German hands in WWII to survive captivity and return home soon after the war ended., How was it possible that almost all of the nearly 300,000 British and American troops who fell into German hands during World War II survived captivity in German POW camps and returned home almost as soon as the war ended? In Confronting Captivity , Arieh J. Kochavi offers a behind-the-scenes look at the living conditions in Nazi camps and traces the actions the British and American governments took -- and didn't take -- to ensure the safety of their captured soldiers. Concern in London and Washington about the safety of these POWs was mitigated by the recognition that the Nazi leadership tended to adhere to the Geneva Convention when it came to British and U.S. prisoners. Following the invasion of Normandy, however, Allied apprehension over the safety of POWs turned into anxiety for their very lives. Yet Britain and the United States took the calculated risk of counting on a swift conclusion to the war as the Soviets approached Germany from the east. Ultimately, Kochavi argues, it was more likely that the lives of British and American POWs were spared because of their race rather than any actions their governments took on their behalf., How was it possible that almost all of the nearly 300,000 British and American troops who fell into German hands during World War II survived captivity in German POW camps and returned home almost as soon as the war ended? In Confronting Captivity , Arieh J. Kochavi offers a behind-the-scenes look at the living conditions in Nazi camps and traces the actions the British and American governments took -- and didn't take -- to ensure the safety of their captured soldiers.Concern in London and Washington about the safety of these POWs was mitigated by the recognition that the Nazi leadership tended to adhere to the Geneva Convention when it came to British and U.S. prisoners. Following the invasion of Normandy, however, Allied apprehension over the safety of POWs turned into anxiety for their very lives. Yet Britain and the United States took the calculated risk of counting on a swift conclusion to the war as the Soviets approached Germany from the east. Ultimately, Kochavi argues, it was more likely that the lives of British and American POWs were spared because of their race rather than any actions their governments took on their behalf., How was it possible that almost all of the nearly 300,000 British and American troops who fell into German hands during World War II survived captivity in German POW camps and returned home almost as soon as the war ended? In Confronting Captivity, Arieh J. Kochavi offers a behind-the-scenes look at the living conditions in Nazi camps and traces the actions the British and American governments took--and didn't take--to ensure the safety of their captured soldiers. Concern in London and Washington about the safety of these POWs was mitigated by the recognition that the Nazi leadership tended to adhere to the Geneva Convention when it came to British and U.S. prisoners. Following the invasion of Normandy, however, Allied apprehension over the safety of POWs turned into anxiety for their very lives. Yet Britain and the United States took the calculated risk of counting on a swift conclusion to the war as the Soviets approached Germany from the east. Ultimately, Kochavi argues, it was more likely that the lives of British and American POWs were spared because of their race rather than any actions their governments took on their behalf.
LC Classification NumberD805.G3K619 2005
