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West Point History of World War II, Vol. 1, 2 - (West Point History of Warfare) by The United States Military Academy (Hardcover)

West Point History of World War II, Vol. 1, 2 - (West Point History of Warfare) by  The United States Military Academy (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>-[This] is the second volume to be released in the distinguished West Point History of Warfare series---Front jacket flap.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>An outstanding new military history of the first half of World War II, featuring a rich array of images, exclusive graphics, superb new maps, and expert analysis commissioned by the United States Military Academy to teach the art of war to West Point cadets.</b> <p/>Since 1836, United States Military Academy texts have been the gold standard for teaching military history and the operational art of war. Now the USMA has developed a new military history series for the public featuring the story of World War II in two volumes, of which this is the first. <p/><i>The West Point History of World War II </i>combines the expertise of preeminent historians with hundreds of maps and images, many created for this volume or selected from Army collections. The first volume offers a balanced narrative analyzing the rising tide of Axis conquest from 1939 to mid-1942, ranging from battlefield decisions to operational and strategic plans, all set in their proper political context. The closing chapter provides a thematic treatment of the mobilization of the warring nations' economies and home fronts for the conduct of total war. <i>The West Point History of World War II</i> has been tested, checked, and polished by West Point cadets, faculty, and graduates to make this the best military history of its kind.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A beautifully designed volume where the photographs, posters and other images really do augment the text. The graphics and maps are models of clear communication. And the text is a bang up to date analysis of the different theatres of the war from a range of historians. . . . There is plenty to explore here, [it is] a book to return to again and again over the years.-- "World War II Today"<br><br>"For the seriously military-minded is <i>The West Point History of World War II</i> by the U.S. Military Academy. With its maps, charts, vintage photos, historic posters and authoritative voice, you could almost be in a classroom."--Allen Pierleoni "Sacramento Bee"<br><br>"There are truly not enough superlatives to describe this volume. . . . To accompany each chapter, the text provides lavish maps, timelines, figures, and order-of-battle diagrams for each of the major battles and campaigns. . . . This is a truly magnificent volume that should become not only standard issue at West Point but for any university teaching an undergraduate course in World War II."--Jerry Lenaburg "The New York Review of Books"<br>

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