Gordon Waterfield
British journalist, broadcaster and writer
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Gordon Waterfield (1903–1987) was a British journalist, broadcaster and writer.[1] He is chiefly known for his book What Happened to France?, in which he documents his experiences as a journalist in France during World War II.[citation needed]
Born1903
Died1987 (aged 83–84)
MotherLina Waterfield
RelativesLucie Duff-Gordon (great-grandmother)
Antony Beevor (nephew)
Antony Beevor (nephew)
Gordon Waterfield | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1903 |
| Died | 1987 (aged 83–84) |
| Mother | Lina Waterfield |
| Relatives | Lucie Duff-Gordon (great-grandmother) Antony Beevor (nephew) |
| Writing career | |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Subject | History, travel |
He was featured on the 1973 documentary The World at War.[2]
Selected works
- Lucie Duff Gordon in England, South Africa and Egypt (1937).
- What Happened to France? (1940)
- Layard of Nineveh (1963)
- Egypty (1967)
- Sultans of Aden (1968).
- Professional Diplomat: Sir Percy Loraine of Kirkharle. (1973)
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