The monuments men, Allied heroes, Nazi thieves, and the greatest treasure hunt in history, Robert M. Edsel ; with Bret Witter
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The monuments men, Allied heroes, Nazi thieves, and the greatest treasure hunt in history, Robert M. Edsel ; with Bret Witter
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [447]-454) and index
Illustrations
mapsplatesillustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The monuments men
Oclc number
317118312
Responsibility statement
Robert M. Edsel ; with Bret Witter
Sub title
Allied heroes, Nazi thieves, and the greatest treasure hunt in history
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
Target audience
general
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Subject
- World War, 1939-1945 + Confiscations and contributions -- Germany
- Art thefts -- Germany -- History -- 20th century
- World War, 1939-1945 + Destruction and pillage -- Europe
- Art treasures in war -- Europe -- History -- 20th century
- Allied Forces, Supreme Headquarters, Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section -- History
- Cultural property + Protection -- Europe -- History -- 20th century
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Art and the war
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- Classification1
- Contributor1
- Creator1
- Subject7
- World War, 1939-1945 + Confiscations and contributions -- Germany
- Art thefts -- Germany -- History -- 20th century
- World War, 1939-1945 + Destruction and pillage -- Europe
- Art treasures in war -- Europe -- History -- 20th century
- Allied Forces, Supreme Headquarters, Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section -- History
- Cultural property + Protection -- Europe -- History -- 20th century
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Art and the war
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