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Albania
3 Reviews
Braun, Eric
Trapped Behind Nazi Lines: The Story of the U.S. Army Air Force 807th Medical Evacuation Squadron
(3)
4-6
Encounter series.
Braun chronicles the survival of a crew of U.S. medics stranded in Nazi-controlled Albania during WWII after a plane crash. Their two-month ordeal of avoiding capture by Nazis and their Albanian sympathizers is vividly portrayed in a narrative presentation. Young history buffs will appreciate this suspenseful account of a true event. Archival photographs and maps are appended. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
4-6
Cultures of the World series.
These in-depth country studies cover everything from geography, history, the environment, and government to food, lifestyles, and the people living in each of these Balkan countries. The wooden prose may turn off casual readers, but report writers will find plenty of information and many clear photographs. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cultures of the World titles: Slovakia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, Albania, and Macedonia.
Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman
(4)
YA
Illustrated with color photos, this textbook-like volume is organized by country, with sections on geography and people and detailed descriptions of each nation's history. A map and flag chapter is followed by a time line and an "Encyclopedia" section on people, minority groups, important cities, and more. Though it will date quickly, the book will be useful for serious students needing research materials. Ind.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
3 reviews
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