1945: Victory in the West
Author: Caddick-Adams, Peter
ISBN: 9781529157734
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Year First Published: 2023
Pages: 688
Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 50mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
The first book on the final 100 days of the Second World War in a generation
'Magisterial . . . a fine, balanced and superb account. It deserves to be read for many years to come.' Telegraph
March 1945. Allied troops are poised to cross the Rhine and sweep on into Germany. Victory is at last within their grasp. But if they believe this victory can be easily won, they face swift disillusionment. The final I00 days of the Second World War will prove to be bitterly and bloodily fought, village by village, town by town.
This is the extraordinary and gripping story of those final I00 days.
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'Superbly written and full of wisdom and deep understanding, this will stand as a defining work on these darkest months of the conflict.' JAMES HOLLAND
'This is the most vivid and detailed narrative of the subject that we are likely to see.' MILITARY HISTORY MAGAZINE
'An impressive work. Lively, informative and comprehensively researched.' CAROLINE MOOREHEAD, SPECTATOR
'An important contribution to military history. A great read.' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE
ISBN: 9781529157734
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Year First Published: 2023
Pages: 688
Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 50mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
The first book on the final 100 days of the Second World War in a generation
'Magisterial . . . a fine, balanced and superb account. It deserves to be read for many years to come.' Telegraph
March 1945. Allied troops are poised to cross the Rhine and sweep on into Germany. Victory is at last within their grasp. But if they believe this victory can be easily won, they face swift disillusionment. The final I00 days of the Second World War will prove to be bitterly and bloodily fought, village by village, town by town.
This is the extraordinary and gripping story of those final I00 days.
_________________________________________________
'Superbly written and full of wisdom and deep understanding, this will stand as a defining work on these darkest months of the conflict.' JAMES HOLLAND
'This is the most vivid and detailed narrative of the subject that we are likely to see.' MILITARY HISTORY MAGAZINE
'An impressive work. Lively, informative and comprehensively researched.' CAROLINE MOOREHEAD, SPECTATOR
'An important contribution to military history. A great read.' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE
