To Lose a Battle: France 1940

The book is in good physical condition with a sturdy red hardcover. The spine and covers show minor wear, particularly at the edges and corners. There is no dust jacket visible, and the interior pages appear clean without inscriptions or signatures.

"To Lose a Battle: France 1940" by Alistair Horne, published by Little, Brown and Company in 1969, offers a meticulous analysis of the pivotal events leading to France's defeat during World War II. This hardcover edition, published in Boston and Toronto, delves into the strategic and political missteps that culminated in the fall of France. Horne, a renowned historian, provides a detailed narrative supported by extensive research. While the copyright page confirms the 1969 publication, the edition status is unspecified. This work is a valuable resource for those interested in military history and is appreciated for its thorough examination of a crucial moment in 20th-century history. The book is in good condition, though the presence of a dust jacket is unknown.