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A Peculiar Crusade by James J. Weingartner – Malmedy Trial Hardback

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A Peculiar Crusade by James J. Weingartner – Malmedy Trial

A detailed examination of Willis M. Everett, the Malmedy Massacre military trial and the difficult questions of justice that followed the Second World War.

Some treasures at Kate's Treasures15 are chosen because they are beautiful or useful. Others are here because they belonged to my dad and formed part of a collection shaped by his interest in politics, moral conflict and overlooked moments in history.

Dad was an actor and scriptwriter who was drawn to complicated real-life stories, particularly those involving conflicting evidence, difficult decisions and arguments that continued long after the original events.

Written by James J. Weingartner, A Peculiar Crusade: Willis M. Everett and the Malmedy Massacre Trial examines the legal and political aftermath of the killing of American prisoners of war during the Battle of the Bulge.

Rather than simply recounting the massacre, the book focuses on Everett and the growing controversy surrounding the military proceedings. It considers questions of evidence, responsibility, justice and the conduct of the trials.

A thought-provoking study for readers interested in Second World War history, military justice and the complex legal consequences of conflict.

About This Military and Legal History Book

Hardback with Dust Jacket | Military Trial History | Second World War

Full Title: A Peculiar Crusade: Willis M. Everett and the Malmedy Massacre Trial
Author: James J. Weingartner
Publisher: University of California Press
Format: Hardback with dust jacket
Language: English
Subjects: Malmedy Massacre, military trials, war crimes and political history
Reader Interest: World War II, military history and legal history

Condition Pre-owned and in good overall condition for its age. The dust jacket shows general shelf and storage wear, including worn areas and tears. A partially peeled label mark is present on the back cover. The spine remains intact and the pages are fully readable throughout. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

Arya's Approval

Right darlings… this is a serious examination of what happens when the pursuit of justice becomes entangled with disputed evidence, political pressure and the lasting consequences of war. By concentrating on Willis M. Everett and the controversy surrounding the Malmedy proceedings, the book asks difficult questions about accountability, due process and how historical judgement is formed. A demanding and valuable work for readers prepared to engage with the moral and legal complexity of the case.

★★★★★ 5 PAWS, Arya, Chief Drama Officer & Military Justice History Reviewer

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Historical Content Information

This book discusses wartime killings, war crimes, military trials and other distressing historical events.

It is intended for readers comfortable with serious Second World War and legal-history subject matter.

Pre-Owned Book Information

This is a pre-owned book from a personal collection. Signs of age, storage and previous handling may be present.

Every effort has been made to describe its condition honestly. Screen settings may cause slight differences in the appearance of colours shown in the photographs.