The Imperial War Museum Book of the Desert War 1940-1942 Gilbert & Bramall. From WavellÆs offensive against the Italians in 1940, through the battles with RommelÆs Afrika Corps, to the great British success at Alamein, the Desert War remains one of the most extraordinary chapters in WWII history. Included in this detailed work are extracts from memoirs, diaries, letters andtaped interviews from participants, plus photographs, drawings and paintings. Sftbd., 7 1/2"x 9 1/2 ", 208 pgs., 146 b&w ill., 8 color ill., 2 maps. (Was $24.95)