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Edsel, Robert M.
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Allied Forces. Supreme Headquarters. Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section -- History.
Art thefts -- Germany -- History -- 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Confiscations and contributions -- Germany.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Art and the war.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Destruction and pillage -- Europe.
Art treasures in war -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
Cultural property -- Protection -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
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Edsel, Robert M.
Allied Forces. Supreme Headquarters. Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section -- History.
Art thefts -- Germany -- History -- 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Confiscations and contributions -- Germany.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Art and the war.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Destruction and pillage -- Europe.
Art treasures in war -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
Cultural property -- Protection -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
MARC Display
The
monuments
men
:
Allied
heroes
,
Nazi
thieves
, and the
greatest
treasure
hunt
in
history
/ Robert M. Edsel ; with Bret Witter.
by
Edsel, Robert M.
Center Street, 2009.
Call #:
940.531 E24m
Subjects
Allied
Forces. Supreme Headquarters.
Monuments
, Fine Arts and Archives Section --
History
.
Art thefts -- Germany --
History
-- 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Confiscations and contributions -- Germany.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Art and the war.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Destruction and pillage -- Europe.
Art treasures in war -- Europe --
History
-- 20th century.
Cultural property -- Protection -- Europe --
History
-- 20th century.
ISBN:
9780316240055 (2013 movie tie-in trade pbk.)
9781599951492 (hc.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Description:
xvi, 473 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [447]-454) and index.
Contents:
The mission. Out of Germany ; Hitler's dream ; The call to arms ; A dull and empty world ; Leptis magna ; The first campaign ; Monte Cassino ;
Monuments
, fine arts, and archives ; The task -- Northern Europe. Winning respect ; A meeting in the field ; Michaelangelo's Madonna ; The cathedral and the masterpiece ; Van Eyck's Mystic Lamb ; James Rorimer visits the Louvre ; Entering Germany ; A field trip ; Tapestry ; Christmas wishes ; The Madonna of La Gleize ; The train ; The Bulge ; Champagne -- Germany. A German Jew in the U.S. Army ; Coming through the battle ; The new
monuments
man ; George Stout with his maps ; Art on the move ; Two turning points ; Hitler's Nero decree ; First army across the Rhine ;
Treasure
map ; Frustration ; Inside the mountain ; Lost ; A week to remember -- The void. Salt ; Horror ; The Gauleiter ; The battered mine ; Last birthday ; Plans ; The noose ; Discoveries ; The noose tightens ; The race ; Final days ; The translator ; The sound of music ; End of the road -- The aftermath. Understanding Altaussee ; Evacuation ; The journey home ;
Heroes
of civilization ; What is your connection to the story?
Summary:
"The previously untold story of a little-known WWII
Allied
division whose mission was to track down European art and treasures that had been looted by the Nazis at Hitler's command"--Provided by the publisher.
Other authors:
Witter, Bret.
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