David J. Bercuson
Autor(a) de One Christmas in Washington
About the Author
Noted historian Bercuson has uncovered much new information on the Bismarck, including a close examination of the wreck itself, discovered on the ocean floor only in 1989. (Bowker Author Biography)
Image credit: David J. Bercuson [credit: University of Calgary]
Obras de David J. Bercuson
Deadly Seas: The Duel Between The St.Croix And The U305 In The Battle Of The Atlantic (1997) 24 cópias
The Patricias: The Proud History of a Fighting Regiment (Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, 1914-2000) (2001) 20 cópias
Etiquetado
Conhecimento Comum
- Nome de batismo
- Bercuson, David Jay
- Outros nomes
- Bercuson, D. J.
- Data de nascimento
- 1945-08-31
- Sexo
- male
- Nacionalidade
- Canada
- Local de nascimento
- Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Locais de residência
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Educação
- Sir George Williams University
University of Toronto - Ocupação
- historian
academic - Organizações
- University of Calgary
Centre for Military and Strategic Studies
Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute
Royal Society of Canada - Premiações
- J. B. Tyrrell Historical Medal (2002)
Order of Canada (2003)
Vimy Award (2004)
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
Membros
Resenhas
Deadly seas : the story of the St. Croix, the U305… de David Jay Bercuson
An in-depth and well researched study of the Battle of the Atlantic, focussing on two ships and their encounter with each other. Both ships and evolution of their tactical doctrines and technical capabilities are covered in depth. The electronic war, and the psychological states of the commanders are well covered. The bibliographic essay at the end is a fine guide to the research available to the authors. If you only read one book on this topic...this is it.
½
A balanced history of a very famous Canadian Regiment. They are often the quick response unit.
Mr. Bercuson and his friends examine the claims made in the TV documentary "The Valour and the Horror." They reveal some factual inaccuracies, but the original's attempt to reveal some of the psychological damages wreaked on the participants is not damaged by this work. This reply seems to be a bit nit-picky in tone.
I've re-read this today, which is the 70th anniversary of the sinking of the Bismarck by the Royal Navy, in which over 2,000 of its crew lost their lives. This book is a fine account not just of the battleship's one and only sortie, but also the background against which it took place, and the personalities involved which produced a result very different to what it might have been. The book interestingly shows that Hitler, although no sailor on his own admission, had a much clearer and correct view of the future of naval strategy and fleet formation than his own admirals. The book is based on extensive research but wears its learning lightly and is suitable for a wide variety of readers.… (mais)
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Estatísticas
- Obras
- 33
- Membros
- 670
- Popularidade
- #37,680
- Avaliação
- 3.5
- Resenhas
- 6
- ISBNs
- 79
- Idiomas
- 1
