The Second World War: Europe and the Mediterranean (The West Point Military History Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0757001602 ISBN 13: 9780757001604

Publisher: West Point Military Series, 2002

Synopsis

From the prewar development of the German war machine to the ultimate victory of the Allied coalition, here is an in-depth analysis of the battles that raged on the Western and Eastern Fronts. It examines the major strategies, the innovative tactics, and the new generation of weapons―along with the people who used them.

About this title

About the Author:

These titles were developed and written by the faculty of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Weaving the complexities of individual historical conflicts into a broader perspective, these books chronicle the turbulent periods of civilization. Utilizing their expertise as scholars and soldiers, the authors shed light on the crucial events and factors that shaped the execution of the world’s great military campaigns. Photographs, illustrations, and maps of the campaigns―thoroughly researched for historical accuracy―are either included in the books or available as companion atlases. Each volume focuses on a specific era of warfare, bringing you into the thick of battle with a clear and accurate picture of men at war.

Review:

"Excellent...the strength of the books is in the operational military history, and they present well-argued evaluations of the wars' commanders and campaigns." 

(Library Journal)

About this edition

• Publisher: West Point Military Series
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0757001602
• ISBN 13: 9780757001604
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448