Allied looting in World War II

By Kenneth D. Alford

Subjects: World war, 1939-1945, destruction and pillage, Jewelry theft, Art thefts, Lost articles, Manuscripts, Allied Forces, World War, 1939-1945, Europe, history, 20th century, Destruction and pillage, Pillage, Theft, Art treasures in war, History, Postage stamps

Description: "This text addresses the often-overlooked practice of Allied looting. This book follows the journey of the Hungarian Crown Treasure from muddy oil drum in Austria to Fort Knox and back to Austria. Numerous lost treasures are discussed, including Raphael's Portrait of a Young Man, and lost manuscripts, including the earliest known printing by the Gutenberg press"--Provided by publisher.