The last great victory: the end of World War II, July/August 1945From the inner councils of the Japanese to the fateful decisions to atom-bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Stanley Weintraub brings to life this watershed month in which empires fell, old orders passed away, and a new age began. "The best account yet of the war's final month".--Newsweek. photos. 3 maps. |
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THE LAST GREAT VICTORY: The End of World War II, July-August 1945
User Review - Jane Doe - KirkusEngrossing and skillful account of the Second World War's final month. Ranging from global strategy to unit actions, from high politics to scientific calculation, Weintraub (Arts and Humanities/Penn ... Read full review
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User Review - bdh - LibraryThingThe Last Great Victory is a book for all times. The day by day organization of the period between VE and VJ day in 1945 left this reader with unforgettable images of the power of war. Weintraub's ... Read full review
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