The Guns at Last Light - (Liberation Trilogy) by Rick Atkinson (Paperback)

The Guns at Last Light is a masterpiece of historical storytelling that brings to life the titanic battle for Western Europe from D-Day to the thrust into the heart of the Third Reich.

With meticulous research and vivid descriptions, Atkinson reconstructs the period from D-Day to V-E Day by weaving a tapestry of tiny details into a tapestry of achingly sublime prose.

The book is distinguished by its astonishing range of coverage, with lively, occasionally lyrical prose that brings the vast theater of battle, from the beaches of Normandy deep into Germany, brilliantly alive.

Atkinson's zest for research and his evident devotion to hard facts never obscures the grace of his writing, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in World War II history.

With great sensitivity, Atkinson conveys the horrible reality of what soldiers had to become to defeat Hitler's Germany, providing an outstanding testament to all who sacrificed to defeat the Third Reich.