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The Second World Wars

How the First Global Conflict Was Fought and Won

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By: Victor Davis Hanson
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A definitive account of World War II by America's preeminent military historian.

World War II was the most lethal conflict in human history. Never before had a war been fought on so many diverse landscapes and in so many different ways, from rocket attacks in London to jungle fighting in Burma to armor strikes in Libya.

The Second World Wars examines how combat unfolded in the air, at sea, and on land to show how distinct conflicts among disparate combatants coalesced into one interconnected global war. Drawing on 3,000 years of military history, Victor Davis Hanson argues that despite its novel industrial barbarity, neither the war's origins nor its geography were unusual. Nor was its ultimate outcome surprising. The Axis powers were well prepared to win limited border conflicts, but once they blundered into global war, they had no hope of victory.

An authoritative new history of astonishing breadth, The Second World Wars, offers a stunning reinterpretation of history's deadliest conflict.

©2017 Victor Davis Hanson (P)2018 Tantor 20th Century Military Modern Wars & Conflicts World War II War Imperialism Interwar Period Africa Middle Ages Thought-Provoking Submarine World History
Comprehensive Analysis • Unique Perspective • Compelling Narration • Insightful Historical Context • Detailed Research
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I loved this book. I had never considered the different theaters of war or the participants in the way presented. I learned much more than I knew beforehand.

Amazing amount of information

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I "only" gave it 4.5 Stars because although the book was very well researched and written, I felt that the Asian War was not included proportionately. It seemed like the war in the Pacific and Asia received about one-third of the author's time, with China barely being mentioned. Something much closer to half of the book would have been appropriate. However, the book was excellent in all other respects.

A Reluctant 4.5 Stars

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A brilliant book by a brilliant author. Not a wasted word. A truly thought provoking masterpiece!!

Fantastic!!

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This is not “another WWII book.” Hansen gives answers to questions I never thought of. An encyclopedia of WWII rather than a history.
I enjoyed the audible version, but the hard copy would be a required addition to a history library. I was hesitant about buying this since I have read so many books about the war, but this is nothing like any other book I have read or listened to.
Thank you Mr. Hansen

Everything you never thought to ask

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The reading is a bit monotone however the content is phenomenal! This is not the first book you should read about WWII but if you want to dig a little deeper into the subject this is outstanding! Victor Davis Hanson is a masterful historian!

Exceptional analysis of WWII

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A long book but very well worth it. Answered about every question I could ever have about World War II

Everything you ever wanted to know about World War II In one book.

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Book is very detailed with lots of facts and numbers. Well researched well written and a story well told.

Excellent review of WWII

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This book is just brilliant. Victor provides a much broader and unique perpective of WW2 events. It might be opinionated but still brilliant and definitively worth reading it.

An holystic perspective

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Among the best recent books on the origins, occurrence and conclusion of WW2. Society, technology, military and economic concerns are equally represented. The author places WW2 in the context previous wars of empires. cogent analysis of the moral issues generated by the war’s devastation. Well written and accessible to readers 18 and up and those who are in an Advanced Placement Western Civilization course.

Among the Best

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I thought the chapter on Tanks and Artillery was a little boring, but the other 19 chapters were amazing! Well done, VDH! I also love learning more about #WWII.

Awesome book! Extremely informative.

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