Organizing Victory: The War Conferences 1941–1945 - Softcover

Rawson, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0752489259 ISBN 13: 9780752489254

Publisher: Spellmount, 2013

Synopsis

How decisions during World War II were made at the highest level, and how these decision affected every facet of the war

To understand the end result of World War II is to understand the leaders organizing the action from behind the scenes; from the main figureheads to the silent chiefs of staff, this history shows how the Allies planned World War II, covering everything from the troop deployments and offensives to the locating of post-war boundaries and surrender terms. Between December 1941 and August 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill, and sometimes Joseph Stalin met several times to discuss strategy with their Chiefs of Staff. In particular, Churchill described U.S. Army Chief of Staff George C. Marshall in 1945 as the "organizer of victory." For the first time these important war conferences are available edited under one cover, complete with background information and analysis, with meticulous annotation making them easily understood by the lay historian.

About this title

About the Author

Andrew Rawson has written numerous military history books, including Battle Story: Battle of the Bulge 1944-45, Battleground Europe: Walcheren, Bridge at Remagan, and The Vietnam War Handbook.

Review

“. . . those with a penchant for WWII trivia may consider it a useful addition to their bookshelves.” —Publishers Weekly

“World War II buffs will find invaluable insights; scholars will consider it an essential addition to the literature.” —Library Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Spellmount
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0752489259
• ISBN 13: 9780752489254
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 368