The Great Crusade: A New Complete History of the Second World War, Revised Edition - Softcover

Willmott, H. P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159797191X ISBN 13: 9781597971911

Publisher: Potomac Books, Inc., 2008

Synopsis

"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."

About this title

Review:

"A basic 'foundation pick' for any college-level or military library serious about World War II history."--Midwest Book Review--Midwest Book Review (10/27/2008)

"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-- (08/13/2009)

"Highly readable, well documented, and provides an excellent springboard for discussion."--H-German, H-Net Reviews--H-German, H-Net Reviews (02/23/2010)

About the Author:

H. P. Willmott, a member of the Royal Historical Society, has written more than a dozen books on modern naval and military subjects, including the final work in his trilogy, Grave of a Dozen Schemes, and the critically acclaimed history of the Second World War, The Great Crusade. He holds a doctorate from London University and has taught military history at institutions in both Great Britain and the United States.

About this edition

• Publisher: Potomac Books, Inc.
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 159797191X
• ISBN 13: 9781597971911
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 520