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Eisenhower's Armies is the story of two very different armies learning to live, work, and fight together even in the face of serious strategic disagreements. The Anglo-American relationship from 1941-1945 proved to be the most effective military alliance in history. Yet there were also constant tensions and disagreements that threatened to pull the alliance apart. This book highlights why the unprecedented level of cooperation between the very different American and British forces eventually led to victory but also emphasizes the tensions and controversies, which inevitably arose. Based on considerable archival research on both sides of the Atlantic. The book also looks back and demonstrates how the legacy of previous experience shaped the decisions of the war.
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About the Author:
Niall Barr is a Senior Lecturer in Defence Studies at the Defence Studies Department, King's College, London. He has previously taught at St Andrews and the Royal Military Academy. His main research focus concerns twentieth century military history. He has published numerous military histories including Amiens to the Armistice; Flodden 1513; Pendulum of War: The Three Battles of El Alamein; and The Lion and the Poppy. He lives in Oxfordshire with his family.
Review:
“In a splendid new book, Niall Barr provides us with an engrossing account.” (BBC History Magazine)
“Barr makes his specific focus the army: as a military historian, he is strong on strategy, tactics, consequences, and the manifold frustrations and disasters that could be caused by simple accidents of weather or geography. Barr is keen to demonstrate that the troops on the ground usually ― after initial wariness ― found a great deal of mutual admiration. The shared respect between these servicemen from different nations who fought for a free world is an inspirational story.” (The Telegraph (London))
“Barr becomes the current standard for a comprehensive history of the campaign.” (Booklist (starred review))
“Barr makes his specific focus the army: as a military historian, he is strong on strategy, tactics, consequences, and the manifold frustrations and disasters that could be caused by simple accidents of weather or geography. Barr is keen to demonstrate that the troops on the ground usually ― after initial wariness ― found a great deal of mutual admiration. The shared respect between these servicemen from different nations who fought for a free world is an inspirational story.” (The Telegraph (London))
“Barr becomes the current standard for a comprehensive history of the campaign.” (Booklist (starred review))
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- PublisherDreamscape Media
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1682620689
- ISBN 13 9781682620687
- BindingAudio CD
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