First published as a Yale Nota Bene book in 2001.

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The Library of Congress has cataloged the hardcover edition as follows:
Lukacs, John, 1924-

Five Days in London, May 1940 / John Lukacs.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
ISBN 0-300-08030-1

1. World War, 1939-1945 – Diplomatic history. 2. World War, 1939–1945
-Great Britain. 3. Great Britain-Politics and government–
1936-1945. 4. Halifax, Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of,
1881–1959. 5. Churchill, Winston, Sir, 1874-1965.
I. Title. II. Title: 5 days in London, May 1940.
D750.L85 1999
940.53 ′2-dc21 99-27583
ISBN 0-300-08466-8 (pbk.)

A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

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