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Myths and Legends of the Second World War.


Myths And Legends Myths and Legends is a Collectible Card Game based on universal mythologies, developed in 2000 in Santiago, Chile. The game now has 0 editions and more than 3,000 collectible cards.  Of The Second World War James Hayward James Hayward is the pseudonym of James Nice (b. 6 January 1966 in Essex), English writer on military and modern art history. Educated at the University of Glasgow prior to working in publishing and as a solicitor.  Isis Publishing c/o Ulverscroft Large Print (USA) PO Box 1230, West Seneca West Seneca

An unincorporated community of northwest New York, a suburb of Buffalo. Population: 46,200.
, NY 14224-1230 0753156636 $32.50 1-800-955-9659 www.amazon.com

Myths And Legends Of The Second World War by James Hayward is an impressive collection of lore and lies, folk stories and propaganda generated misinformation mis·in·form  
tr.v. mis·in·formed, mis·in·form·ing, mis·in·forms
To provide with incorrect information.



mis
 drawn from every theatre of World War II. Debunking de·bunk  
tr.v. de·bunked, de·bunk·ing, de·bunks
To expose or ridicule the falseness, sham, or exaggerated claims of: debunk a supposed miracle drug.
 the misconceptions, myths, and misunderstandings arising from conflicts, Myths And Legends Of The Second World War addresses and corrects such "tall tale" stories as the "Foo Fighters" and UFOs, German Parachutists dressed as nuns, Hitler's escape to South America, German U-boat bases in Ireland, Herman Hess and the British Royals, a massacre that never took place, an invasion that never was, and other enduring myths. Offering a large print format for easy reading and enhanced with the inclusion of an extensive bibliography, Myths And Legends Of The Second World War is very highly recommended reading military buffs for its clarifications and explanations of World War II's most enduring but quite erroneous stories.

Michael J. Carson

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Date:Jun 1, 2006
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