Wine and War: The French, the Nazis, and the Battle for France's Greatest Treasure
By Don Kladstrup and Petie Kladstrup
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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 those extraordinary individuals who waged a battle that, in a very real way, saved the spirit of France.
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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 those extraordinary individuals who waged a battle that, in a very real way, saved the spirit of France.Editorial Reviews
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Author Bio: Don Kladstrup
Don Kladstrup is the author, together with his wife, Petie, of Champagne: How the World’s Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times. A former television news correspondent for ABC and CBS, he has received three Emmys and numerous other awards for his work overseas. The parents of two daughters, the Kladstrups divide their time between Paris and Normandy, France.
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Author Bio: Petie Kladstrup
Petie Kladstrup is a freelance writer who has written widely about France and French life. An Overseas Press Club winner, she has worked as newspaper journalist and, more recently, as a protocol officer for the United States ambassador to UNESCO. She is the author, together with her husband, Don, of Champagne: How the World’s Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times. The parents of two daughters, the Kladstrups divide their time between Paris and Normandy, France.
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| Available Formats : | CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Runtime: | 9.39 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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