Why The Allies Won
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Publisher Description
'Outstanding...Overy has written a masterpiece of analytical history, posing and answering one of the great questions of the century' Niall Ferguson, Sunday Times
The Allied victory in 1945 – though comprehensive – was far from inevitable. By 1942 almost the entire resources of continental Europe were in German hands and Japan had wiped out the western colonial presence in Asia. Democracy appeared to have had its day.
In this remarkable study, Richard Overy provides a reinterpretation of the war through an account of the decisive military campaigns that created the astonishing revival in Allied fortunes. He also explores the deeper factors that determined success and failure: industrial stength, fighting ability, the skills of leaders and the moral contrasts between the two sides.
Today the modern world is once more in the throes of painful transformation. It is essential to establish why and how the last great war was won. Richard Overy casts a brilliant light on the most important turning-point of the modern age.
‘A compelling analysis...skilful and chilling’ The Economist
Customer Reviews
Why the allies won
A scholarly and thorough analysis of the reasons for the allied victory in WWII. Due attention is paid to turning points and key victories. More attention is paid to the role of grand strategy, economics and civilian politics highlighting factors that other historians have brought to light, but which in this book are placed into a logical sequence that makes sense of the vast conflict. Surprisingly easy to read.