{"title":"Walter Lord","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalter Lord was a distinguished American author renowned for his meticulously researched historical narratives. His work is esteemed for bringing pivotal moments in history to life with vivid detail and engaging storytelling. An avid historian, Lord had a unique talent for combining factual accuracy with compelling narrative, making complex historical events accessible to a wide readership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eThe Miracle of Dunkirk\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping account of the dramatic rescue of the British and Allied forces from the beaches of Dunkirk during World War II. This book, like many of his others, exemplifies Lord's ability to weave together personal stories and broader historical context, providing readers with a comprehensive and empathetic view of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWalter Lord's books primarily reside within the History \u0026amp; Military category, offering deeply insightful perspectives on pivotal events and the human experiences behind them. Readers who appreciate meticulously researched historical accounts will find Lord's work both enlightening and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-miracle-of-dunkirk-by-walter-lord-9781504047548","title":"The Miracle of Dunkirk","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn May 1940, the remnants of the French and British armies, broken by Hitler's blitzkrieg, retreated to Dunkirk. Hemmed in by overwhelming Nazi strength, the 338,000 men gathered on the beach were all that stood between Hitler and Western Europe. Crush them, and the path to Paris and London was clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnable to retreat any farther, the Allied soldiers set up defence positions and prayed for deliverance. Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered an evacuation on May 26, expecting to save no more than a handful of his men. But Britain would not let its soldiers down. Hundreds of fishing boats, pleasure yachts, and commercial vessels streamed into the Channel to back up the Royal Navy, and in a week nearly the entire army was ferried safely back to England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on interviews with hundreds of survivors and told by \u003cem\u003ea master narrator\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Miracle of Dunkirk\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking history of a week when the outcome of World War II hung in the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45958292111596,"sku":"9781504047548","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781504047548.jpg?v=1733164917"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/walter-lord.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}