About this title: As Richard Overy makes clear, the Allied victory in 1945 - though comprehensive - was far from inevitable. By 1942, almost the entire resources of continental Europe were in German hands and Japan had wiped out the western colonial presence in Asia. Democracy appeared to have had its day. Overy provides a re-interpretation of the war through an ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pimlico
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780712674539ISBN:0712674535
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: PIMLICO
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780712674539ISBN:0712674535
Description: Published by Pimlico in 1996. Paperback. Number of pages: 407. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. With Index. Illustrated. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Description: Good. Book has been noticeably read/used, yet remains in clean condition. Average wear to cover, pages, and/or binding. Spine shows signs of wear. Cover/pages intact; may have highlights/ underlining which do not obscure text. Trinity City Books ships from the. read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. Hardcover. 1 Ed. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket. read more
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780393039252ISBN:0393039250
Description: Good. No dust jacket. Highlighting/underlining. Ex-library. Book in good condition. has unlining. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Used-Good Hardcover. 1st Edition May contain highlighting/underlining/notes/etc. May have used stickers on cover. Ships same or next day. Expedited shipping takes 2-3 business days; standard shipping takes 4-14 business days. read more
Description: Very good; Collectible. No DJ. No writings/underlines/highlights. inside pages are very nice and clean. may have minor dusty mark on edge. Free tracking. Satisfaction guaranteed! Fast! read more
Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: VINTAGE Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781845950651ISBN:1845950658
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 512 pages. (512 pages) provides a re-interpretation of the war through an account of the decisive military campaigns that created the astonishing revival in allied fortunes. the author also explores the deeper factors that determined success and failure: industrial strength, fighting ability, the skills of leaders and the moral contrasts between the two sides. 16pp b/w plates edition new ed (Paperback) read more
"If one had no previous experience with the Second World War, this book might rate three stars. It is quite workmanlike in laying out the various components of Allied victory. Most interesting to me was the chapter devoted to the strategic bombing campaigns -- without simply dismissing certain contemporary moral arguments, the importance of the campaigns is demonstrated despite their inability to fulfill the goals determined by commanders at the time.
I don't think there is enough new here to justify keeping a copy in my library."
"Excellent book. Not only does it shatter quite a few myths, it also answer the key question that is often regarded as obvious; why the allies won, really. Each chapter is very informative and interesting and the book as a whole, I think, is a must as a gateway to the second world war."
"This is a good reference book as well, somewhere between beginner and expert. Overy goes into the different aspects of WW2, not just the obvious military side, but the economical, the moral side, technological, and each of the main world leaders. A couple good numbers references for papers."
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