About Gordon Waterfield
Lived 1903 – 1987 (aged 84). Gordon Waterfield was a British journalist, broadcaster, art collector and writer.
Gordon Waterfield (1903–1987) was a British journalist, broadcaster and writer. 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.
He was featured on the 1973 documentary The World at War.
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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Who was Gordon Waterfield?
British journalist and broadcaster
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Gordon Waterfield was born on 17 January 1903.
When did Gordon Waterfield die?
Gordon Waterfield died on 17 January 1987.
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Gordon Waterfield was a journalist, broadcaster, art collector and writer.
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Gordon Waterfield was British.
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