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Army at Dawn : The War in North Africa, 1942-1943 by Rick Atkinson (2003, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHolt & Company, Henry
ISBN-100805074481
ISBN-139780805074482
eBay Product ID (ePID)2500822
Product Key Features
Book TitleArmy at Dawn : the War in North Africa, 1942-1943
Number of Pages736 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / World War II, Africa / North
Publication Year2003
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreHistory
AuthorRick Atkinson
Book SeriesThe Liberation Trilogy Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight22.2 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"An Army at Dawnmay be the best World War II battle narrative since Cornelius Ryan's classics,The Longest DayandA Bridge Too Far." -The Wall Street Journal "Exceptional . . . A work strong in narrative flow and character portraits of the principle commanders . . . [A] highly pleasurable read."-The New York TimesBook Review "A splendid book . . . The emphasis throughout is on the human drama of men at war."-The Washington PostBook World "Atkinson's account will be a monument among accounts of World War II."-John S. D. Eisenhower, author ofAlliesandThe Bitter Woods "One of the most compelling pieces of military history I've ever read." -Gen. Wesley K. Clark, USA (ret.), former NATO Supreme Commander "A master of the telling profile . . . This vivid, personality-driven account of the campaign to drive Axis forces from North Africa shows the political side of waging war, even at the tactical level."-Chicago Tribune "An Army at Dawnis more than a military history, it is a social and psychological inquiry as well." -Paul Fussell, author ofDoing Battle and Wartime "Brilliant . . . This is history and war in the hands of a gifted and unflinching writer."-The Kansas City Star, " An Army at Dawn may be the best World War II battle narrative since Cornelius Ryan's classics, The Longest Day and A Bridge Too Far. " - The Wall Street Journal "Exceptional . . . A work strong in narrative flow and character portraits of the principle commanders . . . [A] highly pleasurable read." -The New York Times Book Review "A splendid book . . . The emphasis throughout is on the human drama of men at war." -The Washington Post Book World "Atkinson's account will be a monument among accounts of World War II." - John S. D. Eisenhower, author of Allies and The Bitter Woods "One of the most compelling pieces of military history I've ever read." -Gen. Wesley K. Clark, USA (ret.), former NATO Supreme Commander "A master of the telling profile . . . This vivid, personality-driven account of the campaign to drive Axis forces from North Africa shows the political side of waging war, even at the tactical level." -Chicago Tribune " An Army at Dawn is more than a military history, it is a social and psychological inquiry as well." -Paul Fussell, author of Doing Battle and Wartime "Brilliant . . . This is history and war in the hands of a gifted and unflinching writer." - The Kansas City Star, " An Army at Dawn may be the best World War II battle narrative since Cornelius Ryan's classics, The Longest Day and A Bridge Too Far. " - The Wall Street Journal "Exceptional . . . A work strong in narrative flow and character portraits of the principle commanders . . . [A] highly pleasurable read." -The New York Times Book Review "A splendid book . . . The emphasis throughout is on the human drama of men at war." -The Washington Post Book World "Atkinson's account will be a monument among accounts of World War II." - John S. D. Eisenhower, author of Allies and The Bitter Woods "One of the most compelling pieces of military history I've ever read." -Gen. Wesley K. Clark, USA (ret.), former NATO Supreme Commander "A master of the telling profile . . . This vivid, personality-driven account of the campaign to drive Axis forces from North Africa shows the political side of waging war, even at the tactical level." -Chicago Tribune " An Army at Dawn is more than a military history, it is a social and psychological inquiry as well." -Paul Fussell, author of Doing Battle and Wartime "Brilliant . . . This is history and war in the hands of a gifted and unflinching writer."- The Kansas City Star
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingAn
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal940.54/23
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThe liberation of Europe and the destruction of the Third Reich is a story of miscalculation and incomparable courage, of calamity and enduring triumph., WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The liberation of Europe and the destruction of the Third Reich is a story of miscalculation and incomparable courage, of calamity and enduring triumph. In this first volume of the Liberation Trilogy, Rick Atkinson focuses on 1942 and 1943, showing how central the great drama that unfolded in North Africa was to the ultimate victory of the Allied powers and to America's understanding of itself. Opening with the daring amphibious invasion in November 1942, An Army at Dawn follows the American and British armies as they fight the French in Morocco and Algiers, and then take on the Germans and Italians in Tunisia. Battle by battle, an inexperienced and often poorly led army gradually becomes a superb fighting force. Central to the tale are the extraordinary but flawed commanders who come to dominate the battlefield: Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley, Montgomery, and Rommel. Brilliantly researched, rich with new material and fresh insights, Atkinson's vivid narrative provides the definitive history of the war in North Africa., WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE AND "NEW YORK TIMES" BESTSELLER The liberation of Europe and the destruction of the Third Reich is a story of miscalculation and incomparable courage, of calamity and enduring triumph. In this first volume of the Liberation Trilogy, Rick Atkinson focuses on 1942 and 1943, showing how central the great drama that unfolded in North Africa was to the ultimate victory of the Allied powers and to America's understanding of itself. Opening with the daring amphibious invasion in November 1942, "An Army at Dawn "follows the American and British armies as they fight the French in Morocco and Algiers, and then take on the Germans and Italians in Tunisia. Battle by battle, an inexperienced and often poorly led army gradually becomes a superb fighting force. Central to the tale are the extraordinary but flawed commanders who come to dominate the battlefield: Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley, Montgomery, and Rommel. Brilliantly researched, rich with new material and fresh insights, Atkinson's vivid narrative provides the definitive history of the war in North Africa.
LC Classification NumberD766.82
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- 08 Apr, 2020
North Africa Campaign
One of the best books about military history you'll ever read. The writing is extraordinarily vivid. Bright, sparkling prose, really compelling. Can't recommend it highly enough.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Apr, 2020
War is hell
A well written and detailed work both compelling and frightening to read, The book points out the vagaries of war and how simple decisions can lead to unwanted consequences.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 May, 2022
A good military history book
I love to read WW2 history books. This one is very good.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Oct, 2024
ww2 triology
this is vol. 1 in a ww2 triology, it begins in north africa, and the 3rd vol. ends with the liberation of europe. it is well worth reading.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Aug, 2019
The war starts.
great book and useful too.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Jul, 2019
Interesting
Great presentation of America’s entry into WWIIVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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