The Second World War - Softcover

Gilbert, Sir Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753826763 ISBN 13: 9780753826768

Publisher: W&N, 2009

Synopsis

A striking new edition of the most authoritative account of the Second World War by one of the greatest living military historians.

A history of the Second World War that covers all the war fronts, the fighting on land, at sea and in the air, the activities of resistance and partisan groups, espionage, secret intelligence, strategy and tactics, war leaders, generals, admirals and air marshals, individual acts of heroism on all the war fronts and behind the lines, the fate of prisoners of war, the bombing of cities, the submarine war, and the aftermath of the war.

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Review:

Alongside his account of the First World War, this classic book belongs on every bookshelf (NORTHERN ECHO)

Sir Martin's great acheivement is his ability never to lose sight of the individual in a history of mass war and mass suffering. (CONTEMPORARY REVIEW)

From the Publisher:

Amanda Foreman explains why this is one of her favourites...
There are so many good books on World War II, but Gilbert’s stands out for two reasons.

First, as Winston Churchill’s biographer, Gilbert is the only historian in the world to have had complete access to all his papers. This gives a depth and insight into the War from Britain’s perspective that many other books lack.

But perhaps more importantly, Second World War has a profound humanity. Unlike most war historians, Gilbert is also a specialist in the holocaust, and he put his intimate knowledge of individual case histories to use while writing the book. While describing the German onslaught through town and countryside, Gilbert is also able to highlight the fate of individuals – a twelve-year-old boy named Laslo taken out and shot, the Goldschmid family obliterated.

It is Gilbert’s broad vision that makes this book a classic.

About this edition

• Publisher: W&N
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0753826763
• ISBN 13: 9780753826768
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 928