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The Second World War

Written by: Antony Beevor
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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 A masterful and comprehensive chronicle of World War II, by internationally bestselling historian Antony Beevor.

Over the past two decades, Antony Beevor has established himself as one of the world's premier historians of WWII. His multi-award winning books have included Stalingrad and The Fall of Berlin 1945. Now, in his newest and most ambitious book, he turns his focus to one of the bloodiest and most tragic events of the twentieth century, the Second World War.

In this searing narrative that takes us from Hitler's invasion of Poland on September 1st, 1939 to V-J day on August 14, 1945 and the war's aftermath, Beevor describes the conflict and its global reach -- one that included every major power. The result is a dramatic and breathtaking single-volume history that provides a remarkably intimate account of the war that, more than any other, still commands attention and an audience.

Thrillingly written and brilliantly researched, Beevor's grand and provocative account is destined to become the definitive work on this complex, tragic, and endlessly fascinating period in world history, and confirms once more that he is a military historian of the first rank. 20th Century Judaism Military Modern Politics & Government War & Crisis Wars & Conflicts War Great Britain Holocaust Imperialism Interwar Period Inspiring Royalty Refugee Middle Ages Soviet Union Imperial Japan Submarine Russia Africa Air Force

What the critics say

"Glorious, horrifying...D-Day is a vibrant work of history that honors the sacrifice of tens of thousands of men and women."—Time
"One of Beevor's strengths is his ability to describe the day-to-day experience of ordinary soldiers: the food, the weather, the smells, the humor, the fear. . . Perhaps this is what makes Beevor's D-Day such terrific reading. It details the shattering reality of D-Day and the months of savage fighting that followed instead of offering empty mythologizing. This is that rare hardcover worth your valuable attention and money."—USA Today
"The first impression on seeing D-Day on the bookshelf might be a question, "Why yet another book on D-Day?" The answer comes through in the detailed research and exhaustive treatment of individual stories as the Allies lodged ashore and then advanced on that fateful day and after, all the way to Paris...For anyone with any interest at all in World War II in Europe, especially the time from the landings through the liberation of Paris, D-Day is the book for you."—Vice-Admiral Robert F. Dunn , Washington Times
"This is a superb book and a model of the historian's craft. It stands as the best one-volume history of this decisive military engagement."—Christian Science Monitor
"His account of atrocities on both sides, of errors committed and of surpassing bravery makes for excellent -- though often blood-soaked -- reading. Beevor gets better with each book."—Kirkus Reviews
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The biggest story of the last thousand years, told in a succinct and compelling way by Mr. Beevor.

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I was worried that this was too long and broad of a book to keep my attention. But it did. I got chills in the last couple sentences as it came to an end. Was just amazing that it kept my attention.

Beevor should do the Iran Iraq war

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Couldn't get enough of this book. The narrator was great, and the story (although horrific at parts) was so engrossing.

Amazing

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Provided an excellent overview of the war and all its many parts. Worth while for any fan of history.

Great book

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This book is truly One the finest historical reads on World War 2. I first came across Antony Beevor after reading his incredible book on Stalingrad. I am going to read that one again. It is that good.

Spectacular Book

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