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Originally posted by wilconqr:
I have to read two books and do reviews of them for WWII class. They are Why the Allies Won by Richard Overy and Stalingrad by Antony Beevor (Hopefully a lot better than Enema At the Gates) [img]graemlins/bazooka.gif[/img] . Any good/bad reviews on these?
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I've read both of them, but I'm more familiar with Overy's book. Basically, it is excellent. Thematic analysis, very tightly focussed on the question. Deals with naval and aerial warfare, economics, moral factors, technology, and also crucial engagements like Normandy, Stalingrad/Kursk and Midway. Argument well structured and, as a bonus, highly readable as well.