May 15, 2011 james bacque james bacque is a novelist, book editor, essayist and historian whose work has helped raise awareness in human rights issues associated with war crimes, particularly spurring debate on and research into the treatment of german pows at the end of world war ii. Other losses is a 1989 book by canadian writer james bacque, alleging that u. An investigation into the mass deaths of german prisoners at the hands of the french and americans after world war ii by james bacque goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Bacques book began to appear in major international magazines. His fiction titles include the lonely ones, 1969 big lonely. James bacques book other losses caused a scandal when it was first published thirty years ago. While there was mistreatment of german pows after the war, the number of those who died.
Mar 16, 2020 historian james tent concludes that james bacque might be willing to relegate the world food shortage to the category of myth. Other losses is a big eye opener about the years after the war. James bacques other losses a deeply flawed book position. This book is an anthology of pointbypoint refutations concerning james bacque s previous work other losses. Other losses by bacque, james and a great selection of related books. Bacque s only witness for the charge that other losses was a coverup term for deaths has twice repudiated what mr. Other losses goodreads meet your next favorite book. In similar french camps some 250,000 more are said to have perished. Buy other losses new edition by bacque, james isbn. Other losses by bacque, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Written with fervor, compassion and humanity, and making use of neverbefore cited records in moscow archives, james bacque exposes a littleknown but important chapter of 20th century history.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Other losses other losses caused an international scandal when first published in 1989 by revealing that allied supreme commander dwight eisenhowers policies caused the death of some 1,000,000 german captives in american and french internment camps through disease, starvation and exposure from 1944 to 1949, as a direct result of the policies of the western allies, who, with the soviets. An investigation into the mass deaths of german prisoners at the hands of the french and americans after world war ii 3rd ed. In 1989 james bacque published other losses, a shocking account of the treatment of german pows at the end of world war ii. Ironically, james bacque s sensationalist book other losses probably was a cause for this revival of pow research in germany and elsewhere, too, since it pointed out that this chapter of world war. A number of renowned international historians attempt to debunk most of bacque s assertions of allied malice in starving 750,000 to a million german pows after the conclusion of the war. Other losses explains that eisenhowers staff must have been implicated, charging the squalor of the camps came from the moral squalor polluting the higher levels of the army. It is this conclusion that james bacque challenges in other losses. An investigation into the mass deaths of german prisoners.
James bacque is a novelist, book editor, essayist and historian whose work has helped raise awareness in human rights issues associated with war crimes, particularly spurring debate on and research into the treatment of german pow s at the end of world war ii. Sold by markable and ships from amazon fulfillment. Witnessing the ceremony with approval was a former senior historia n of the united states army center for military history col. James bacque introduced the latest edition of his book, other losses. James bacque, 19292019 who was born and educated in toronto, was a former journalist, book editor macmillan of canada and publisher newpress. Other losses caused an international scandal when first published in 1989 by revealing that allied supreme commander dwight eisenhowers policies caused the death. Behind the mass deaths of disarmed german soldiers and civilians under general eisenhowers command 9781559581738. This updated third edition of other losses exists not to accuse, but to remind us that no country can claim an inherent innocence of or exemption from the cruelties of war. Eisenhower intentionally caused the deaths by starvation. An investigation into the mass deaths of german prisoners at the hands of the french by james bacque. The shocking truth behind the mass deaths of disarmed german soldiers and civilians under general eisenhowers command paperback september 1, 1992 by james bacque author.
Ike and the disappearing atrocities the new york times. I first happened on the outlines of this story while researching my 1989 book other losses, about the mass deaths of german prisoners of war. The canadian book, i should say immediately, carries a jacket blurb. His best sellers other losses and crimes and mercies revealed massive atrocities against the german people after the second world war. It is no longer available for sale online but it is still available for purchase in england and germany. This paragraph was deleted within twelve hours, like all the other corrections that have been. Other losses caused an international scandal when first published in 1989. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Historian fr peter damiangrint offers a different perspective on that work.
James bacque james bacque is a novelist, book editor, essayist and historian whose work has helped raise awareness in human rights issues associated with war crimes, particularly spurring debate on and research into the treatment of german pows at the end of world war ii. An investigation into the mass deaths of german prisoners at the hands of the french and americans after world war ii. This allied atrocity was first publicly exposed in 1989 in the book other losses by james bacque. As soon as the second world war ended in 1945, canada and the united states began shipping food to the hundreds of millions of people who were facing starvation as a result of the war. James bacque, born and educated in toronto, is a former journalist, book editor macmillan of canada and publisher newpress. His fiction titles include the lonely ones, 1969 big lonely in the paperback edition, 1970. Other losses james bacque the shocking truth behind the mass deaths of disarmed german soldiers and civilians under general eisnehowers command softcover very good condition artist statement. Bacque estimated that the victims undoubtedly number over 790,000, almost certainly over 900,000, and quite likely over a million. In 1989, a littleknown canadian novelist, james bacque, published other losses, alleging that 800,000, almost certainly over 900,000 and. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards subscribe and save. The shocking truth behind the mass deaths of disarmed german soldiers and civilians under general eisenhowers command 9781559581738.
Eisenhower imposes starvation on surrendered german soldiers interned in death camps. In other losses 1989, bacque claimed that allied supreme commander dwight eisenhowers policies. Other losses by james bacque wwii hidden history book etsy. Bacque also describes the terrors of the postwar camps in poland where children and other german civilians lost their lives. May 07, 2020 other losses caused an international scandal when first published in by revealing that allied supreme commander dwight eisenhowers. I am driven to create almost as surely as i need to breathe. The following paragraph was inserted on 20080402 by james bacque in the entry about him on wikipedia to inform readers of several important and relevant facts that eliminate the credibility of the two chief sources of criticism of bacque s book other losses. This third edition of james bacques other losses is essentially the original 1989 book, with. Buy other losses by james bacque online at alibris.
I wish my father could have read the book and got to knowing the bigger picture of his prison time. See all books authored by james bacque, including other losses. The new revised paperback edition reissued in 2011 by talonbooks of vancouver, 322 pages, illustrations, maps, and an expanded bibliography. Other losses paperback import, october 1, 1991 by james bacque author visit amazons james bacque page. The book other losses by james bacque, which helped to set off the postwar germany are included in the program.
During his long literary career he was a journalist, book editor macmillan of canada, and publisher newpress. Other losses, a worldwide bestseller published in believe you. He has written novels, essays, short stories, a biography, a play and books on the history of postwar germany. Apr 19, 2020 other losses by james bacque 19890801 by james bacque hardcover accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in minutes. While researching a book about the french resistance, author james bacque stumbled upon the evidence of the deaths of germ an prisoners in american and french death camps after wwii, this research later became his book other losses which details the accounts of german prisoners of war which otherwise would have been largely unknown.
An investigation into the mass deaths of german prisoners at the hands of the french and americans after world war i1 james bacque toronto. It is currently available only by mail from the ihr and to those who are able to visit canada. Bacque estimated that the victims undoubtedly number over. In 1989, a littleknown canadian novelist, james bacque, published other losses, alleging that 800,000, almost certainly over 900,000 and quite likely over a million german servicemen died from. Crimes and mercies book by james bacque thriftbooks. James bacque author visit amazons james bacque page. James bacque died at the age of ninety on september, 2019. Other losses by james bacque and bacque 1989, hardcover for. The first clues were uncovered in 1986 by the author james bacque and his assistant. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. James bacques other losses eisenhowers death c axis.
Bacque s book, and the reception it has been accorded in the united states, raises a number of questions. James bacque books list of books by author james bacque. Yet, other losses, for several months now a bestseller in canada and germany, has been rejected by over thirty publishers in this country. The worldwide bestseller book other losses has become a onehour documentary film. I first happened on the outlines of this story while researching my 1989 book other losses, about the mass deaths of german prisoners of war in allied camps. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. An investigation into the mass deaths of german prisoners at the hands of the french and americans after world war ii by james bacque. An investigation into the mass deaths of german prisoners at the hands of the french. Eisenhower intentionally caused the deaths by starvation or exposure of around a million german prisoners of war held in western internment camps after the second world war. Other losses in other losses 1989, bacque claimed that allied supreme commander dwight eisenhower s policies caused the death of 790,000 german captives in internment camps through disease, starvation and cold from 1944 to 1949. An investigation into the mass deaths of german prisoners at the hands of the french and americans after world war ii paperback.
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