Why the Allies Won - Couverture souple

Overy, Richard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0712674535 ISBN 13 : 9780712674539

Editeur : Pimlico, 1996

Synopsis

This analytical history offers a reinterpretation of the protagonists and events of World War 11. Overy uses the argument that the Allies turned out to be better at fighting, and benefitted more from "total war" than any of their totalitarian adversaries, or their ally, Stalin's Russia. Presenting more than a mere history of the war, Overy goes behind the main events to explain the deeper causes of the conflict, and takes an iconoclastic view of the causes of the Allies' victory, pointing out that an Allied victory was very far from being ordained. He explains the cultural, technical, military and psychological reasons for Western dominance of the post-war world, while showing how close-run the race really was. Richard Overy has also written "The Road to War", "The Air War" and "Goering: The Iron Man".

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Revue de presse

"A compelling analysis... skilful and chilling" (Ross Davies Economist)

"A much needed book... He deserves the attention of a wide audience" (Donald Cameron Independent)

"Richard Overy is writing at the height of his powers... The result is often startling, never less than fascinating" (Adam Sisman Observer)

"A thought provoking reappraisal of the war - deeply researched, complex and yet beautifully lucid" (Correlli Barnett Times Literary Supplement)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pimlico
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0712674535
• ISBN 13: 9780712674539
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 416
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible