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The Great Crusade: A New Complete History of the Second World War, Revised Edition
H. P. Willmott
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Description for The Great Crusade: A New Complete History of the Second World War, Revised Edition
Paperback. "The best balanced one-volume history of the Second World War in its coverage of all the major themes and all the fronts. Willmott's fresh insights into the war on the Eastern Front are an outstanding feature." Num Pages: 520 pages, 35 black and white photographs, 29 maps. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 34. Weight in Grams: 700.
“The best balanced one-volume history of the Second World War in its coverage of all the major themes and all the fronts. Willmott’s fresh insights into the war on the Eastern Front are an outstanding feature.” —Russell F. Weigley, author of Eisenhower’s Lieutenants: The Campaign of France and Germany, 1944–45 “The Great Crusade is a single-volume tour de force combining narrative, interpretation, and insight. Willmott has written both an outstanding operational history and a perceptive analysis of systems and societies in mortal conflict.” —Dennis E. Showalter, author of Patton and Rommel: Men of War in the Twentieth Century “One of ... Read more Show Less
“The best balanced one-volume history of the Second World War in its coverage of all the major themes and all the fronts. Willmott’s fresh insights into the war on the Eastern Front are an outstanding feature.” —Russell F. Weigley, author of Eisenhower’s Lieutenants: The Campaign of France and Germany, 1944–45 “The Great Crusade is a single-volume tour de force combining narrative, interpretation, and insight. Willmott has written both an outstanding operational history and a perceptive analysis of systems and societies in mortal conflict.” —Dennis E. Showalter, author of Patton and Rommel: Men of War in the Twentieth Century “One of ... Read more Show Less
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
Number of Pages
520
Place of Publication
Dulles, United States
ISBN
9781597971911
SKU
V9781597971911
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About H. P. Willmott
H. P. Willmott is a former professor at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He has written extensively on modern naval and military history and is the author or coauthor of several books, including The Battle of Leyte Gulf: The Last Fleet Action, which won the 2006 Distinguished Book Award from the Society ... Read more
Reviews for The Great Crusade: A New Complete History of the Second World War, Revised Edition
“A basic ‘foundation pick’ for any college-level or military library serious about World War II history.”—Midwest Book Review "The second edition of a work first published in 1989, this book displays all of ned Willmott's skill, notably his erudition, range, and capacity for new insights. . . . A first-rate book."—World War II Quarterly “Highly readable, well documented, and provides ... Read more