About the book
Part of the SECOND WORLD WAR VOICES series in partnership with the podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk, presented by comedian Al Murray and bestselling historian James Holland.
With a new introduction by James Holland
Eclipse was the code name given by the Allies to the occupation of Germany. Moorehead's book describes his experiences in Sicily and southern Italy in 1943, which culminated in the capture of Rome. He tells the electrifying story of D-Day, the liberation of Paris, and the Allied advance through northern France and Belgium, the crossing of the Rhine.
The author reconstructs, in terrifying detail, the collapse of Germany, the wholesale destruction, mass surrenders, and the unimaginable horrors of the concentration camps.
Editions of Eclipse
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780552179126
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529193114
Read an Excerpt
Part of the SECOND WORLD WAR VOICES series in partnership with the podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk, presented by comedian Al Murray and bestselling historian James Holland.
With a new introduction by James Holland
Eclipse was the code name given by the Allies to the occupation of Germany. Moorehead's book describes his experiences in Sicily and southern Italy in 1943, which culminated in the capture of Rome. He tells the electrifying story of D-Day, the liberation of Paris, and the Allied advance through northern France and Belgium, the crossing of the Rhine.
The author reconstructs, in terrifying detail, the collapse of Germany, the wholesale destruction, mass surrenders, and the unimaginable horrors of the concentration camps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eclipse about?
Part of the SECOND WORLD WAR VOICES series in partnership with the podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk, presented by comedian Al Murray and bestselling historian James Holland.
With a new introduction by James Holland
Eclipse was the code name given by the Allies to the occupation of Germany. Moorehead's book describes his experiences in Sicily and southern Italy in 1943, which culminated in the capture of Rome. He tells the electrifying story of D-Day, the liberation of Paris, and the Allied advance through northern France and Belgium, the crossing of the Rhine.
The author reconstructs, in terrifying detail, the collapse of Germany, the wholesale destruction, mass surrenders, and the unimaginable horrors of the concentration camps.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Eclipse?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > Second World War
Where can I read a sample of Eclipse?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780552179126
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Eclipse?
Alan Moorehead
Who is the Publisher of the book Eclipse?
Transworld
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Eclipse is available as paperback(ISBN 9780552179126) and ebook(ISBN 9781529193114)
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