This one-volume history of WWII is unusually a critical study of the errors of both sides. Well researched, the author versed in his subject, does not sacrifice the theoretical for the personal. Very human and moving but very fair, much is seen from the German perspective and the 'what if' and 'ought to' are cogent and military-theoretically sound; the panorama is comprehensive but well constructed. A valuable contribution to the enormous mass of WWII literature.
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 75 Winter 2015 ) |
