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Wine and War: The French, the Nazis, and the Battle for France's Greatest Treasure

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Author: Kladstrup, Donald

Binding: Kindle Edition

Format: Kindle eBook

Number Of Pages: 304

Release Date: 18-06-2002

Details: The remarkable untold story of France’s courageous, clever vinters who protected and rescued the country’s most treasured commodity from German plunder during World War II.

"To be a Frenchman means to fight for your country and its wine."
–Claude Terrail, owner, Restaurant La Tour d’Argent

In 1940, France fell to the Nazis and almost immediately the German army began a campaign of pillaging one of the assets the French hold most dear: their wine. Like others in the French Resistance, winemakers mobilized to oppose their occupiers, but the tale of their extraordinary efforts has remained largely unknown–until now. This is the thrilling and harrowing story of the French wine producers who undertook ingenious, daring measures to save their cherished crops and bottles as the Germans closed in on them. Wine and War illuminates a compelling, little-known chapter of history, and stands as a tribute to extraordinary individuals who waged a battle that, in a very real way, saved the spirit of France.

Languages: English

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Author: Kladstrup, DonaldBinding: Kindle EditionFormat: Kindle eBookNumber Of Pages: 304Release Date: 18-06-2002Details: The remarkable untold story of France’s courageous, clever... Read more

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    Description

    Description

    Author: Kladstrup, Donald

    Binding: Kindle Edition

    Format: Kindle eBook

    Number Of Pages: 304

    Release Date: 18-06-2002

    Details: The remarkable untold story of France’s courageous, clever vinters who protected and rescued the country’s most treasured commodity from German plunder during World War II.

    "To be a Frenchman means to fight for your country and its wine."
    –Claude Terrail, owner, Restaurant La Tour d’Argent

    In 1940, France fell to the Nazis and almost immediately the German army began a campaign of pillaging one of the assets the French hold most dear: their wine. Like others in the French Resistance, winemakers mobilized to oppose their occupiers, but the tale of their extraordinary efforts has remained largely unknown–until now. This is the thrilling and harrowing story of the French wine producers who undertook ingenious, daring measures to save their cherished crops and bottles as the Germans closed in on them. Wine and War illuminates a compelling, little-known chapter of history, and stands as a tribute to extraordinary individuals who waged a battle that, in a very real way, saved the spirit of France.

    Languages: English

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    J***** H P****

    Arrived as promised in excellent condition

    H***** R****

    A vivid survey of the Nazi occupation of France, told through the lens of her winemakers. As is so often the case, great tales of decency emerge. What’s happened to us?

    J***

    Excellent

    A***** T******

    This was a fast and fun read about wine and whiskey whiskey deuce. It isn’t a war book and it isn’t a wine book. It just kind of is. It was enjoyable.The only thing I would change was I would have liked a better description of how the wine was made. The science and technique was danced around.

    D**** A* M*****

    A surprisingly good read about the history to preserve one France’s great treasures in one of the most trying times in their history. Poignant narrations that engage the reader. I loved this book!

    N****

    I enjoy history and wine and this book is all about that. I read it in 2 days!

    M****** L* S****

    I’ve read this and given it away so many times I needed the kindle version. You learn a whole new level of respect for French wines and wineries after reading this.

    B*

    I would not have known this wasn’t a new book.

    d***

    Enjoyed this book so much

    J**** W*****

    Tales of trickery and ingenuity to save wine.

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