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David J. Bercuson

Author of One Christmas in Washington

33 Works 668 Members 6 Reviews

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)

Includes the names: David Bercuson, David Jay Bercuson

Image credit: David J. Bercuson [credit: University of Calgary]

Works by David J. Bercuson

One Christmas in Washington (2005) 150 copies
The Secret Army (1983) 25 copies
Bismarck (1756) 16 copies

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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.
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DinadansFriend | Mar 14, 2016 |
A balanced history of a very famous Canadian Regiment. They are often the quick response unit.
 
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DinadansFriend | Aug 12, 2014 |
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.
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DinadansFriend | 1 other review | Oct 10, 2013 |
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.… (more)
 
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ponsonby | 1 other review | May 27, 2011 |

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