{"title":"Julian Thompson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Julian Thompson, a distinguished author known for his insightful contributions to historical and military literature. Julian Thompson, a retired Major General of the British Royal Marines, brings a wealth of expertise and first-hand experience to his captivating accounts of historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find titles such as \u003cem\u003eVictory in Europe\u003c\/em\u003e, which meticulously documents the pivotal events and behind-the-scenes strategies that led to the Allied triumph in World War II. Thompson's detailed narrative style and his ability to weave personal anecdotes with broader historical analyses ensure that readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a casual reader with an interest in military strategy and historical events, Julian Thompson's books offer an engaging and educational journey through some of the most defining moments in history. Dive into his works to explore the intricate details and monumental decisions that have shaped the world as we know it today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"victory-in-europe-by-julian-thompson-9781035425174","title":"Victory in Europe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in this fully illustrated insight into the final months of the Second World War.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the long-awaited opening of the second front in the West on D-Day, 6 June 1944, to the final surrender of Germany on 8 May 1945, the Allied armies in north-west Europe under the supreme command of Eisenhower fought a gruelling series of battles against Axis forces hardened by years of war and desperate to defend their homeland from destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a leading military historian, Julian Thompson, \u003cem\u003eVictory in Europe\u003c\/em\u003e contains 30 facsimile items of the Second World War reproduced throughout the book. Re-live this momentous period of history through maps, diaries, letters, sketches, secret memos and reports, posters, and labels all sourced from the archives of the Imperial War Museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852388225260,"sku":"9781035425174","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17772503482556.jpg?v=1759150471"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julian-thompson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}