Experience the epic survival adventure of Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition; brought to life with photos from the journey as well as modern color photography of the fauna; seascapes; and landscapes!In 1914; the polar explorer Ernest Shackleton announced an ambitious plan to lead the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition - the first trek across Antarctica from the Atlantic to the Pacific via the South Pole. Shackleton's third expedition would prove fraught with adventure - and peril.South is the remarkable tale of that ill-fated expedition as told in Shackleton's own words; and illustrated here with the photography of expedition photographer Frank Hurley; as well as modern color imagery of the fauna and stunning vistas the men encountered. Their story begins on the eve of World War I; when the ship Endurance departed from England with Shackleton and his team of six men. The plan was to travel 1;800 miles across the icy continent from the Atlantic side; while a second team aboard the ship Aurora; would reach the Pacific side from Tasmania and lay out supply depots for the advancing team.As the Endurance approached the continent; however; it faced early ice; and the vessel became hopelessly locked in an ice floe; beginning a series of travails for the men of the Endurance; including ice-covered mountainous islands; harrowing days in a life raft surrounded by hurricane-force winds; braving untested overland routes into the vast unknown; and much more.Today considered an adventure survival classic; South is the true story of a thrilling polar expedition. Never before has Shackleton's lively prose been so extensively illustrated with such stunning images.
#98362 in Books von Manstein; Field Marshal/ Von Manstein; Erich/ Powell; Anthony G. (EDT)/ Powell; Anthony G. (TRN) 2004-08-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.63 x 1.50 x 5.50l; 1.47 #File Name: 0760320543592 pagesZenith Press
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A great book for anyone who studies WW2By buyer2016A great book for anyone who studies WW2. Manstein's book covers many interesting topics including what he thought of the German military organizational structures; different military strategies that he suggested to the staff and Hitler to employ which some were followed and others were not. The author also gives interesting insights into what it was like to work with Hitler and what he was good at and where Hitler got in the way. The only thing I felt was lacking in this book was perspective of What was going on in the other theatres2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Manstein--Hitler's best general.By bendeschaadThis book is excellent if one likes personal memoirs. Manstein explains war from the German perspective and cites numerous military strategy; troop movement; logistics; tactical plans; victories and; defeats; while providing the reader a personal account of war. This book touches minimally on the politics of war and; there is no mention of the holocaust...the focus is on war waged by Germany.Lost Victories is well written and transcribed from the German language.Manstein provides an unvarnished picture of war and; engagement with the Russians on the eastern front. Why and how Stalingrad was lost is clarified; albeit through Manstein's view of world war II.Hitler is also described (not in depth) from Manstein's personal view; which; will intrigue the reader. Manstein who was arguably Germany's best general shares a glimpse of his personal bias; prejudice; allegiance to Germany; and; duty as a German Officer. As one who reads historical well researched military text; books; biography; and memoirs I highly recommend this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A new perspectiveBy CustomerIf you're going to read this book I suggest (unless you have intimate knowledge of eastern front and its geographical layout) keep a map handy so you can place where they are while reading. Easy to get confused without it. The map will help the book come alive for you as the author presupposes this understanding. Terrific read free of political opinion. While I must assume that Manstein knew of some of the atrocities being committed he was not a Nazi sympathizer as evidenced by his description of Hitler's military prowess. Smart military man; good thing he had an idiot for a boss.
