Wine and War : The French, the Nazis, and the Battle for France's Greatest Treasure

from NielsenGW

The Kladstrups toured Europe to gather the stories of World War II from many of the greatest French winemakers and their families. Their short book details their tales of courage and Chardonnay, of pain and Pouilly-Fusse. Nothing is romanticized or omitted. If this book does not make you want to ...

from Sheila1957

Tells how the French protected their wine and vineyards from the war and the Nazis. I knew very little about this. Little vignettes are told of what the winegrowers were facing. I liked how there is continuity provided in the telling of their actions during WWII. Knowing what happening in WWI and...

from Pool_Boy

I quite liked this book. A nice slice of history mixed with lots of things wine. Well researched and arranged nicely. Fascinating, too.

from lamour

Reads like an adventure story but is really about the activities of the French wine makers as they attempt to save their wine, their vineyards and industry from the Germans during the Occupation. From walling up their wine cellars to draining wine barrels of their contents while the barrels rest ...

from bnbookgirl

Great historical look at the French, their wine, and the Germans who confiscated it during WWII. The French winemakers who were part of the Resistance, used many methods to hide their wine from the Germans or taint the wine to make it unpalatable. I was aware of this part of history before I read...