History & Biography17 min read

The Second World War

Name: The Second World War
Author: Antony Beevor
ISBN: 9782253176459

Antony Beevor· 2012

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From the frozen steppes of Russia to the jungles of Burma, Beevor stitches together the grand strategies of dictators with the visceral experiences of soldiers and civilians. The result is a sweeping, unflinching narrative that reveals the war not as a clash of armies alone, but as a collapse of humanity that still shapes our world.

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Author: Antony Beevor
Published: 2012
ISBN: 9782253176459
Category: History & Biography
Summary length: 17 min read