Inferno : The World at War, 1939-1945

from Luftwaffe_Flak

An absolutely great one volume account of the Second World War. In the introduction Hastings states that rather then state the common known if there was something little known he chose to reveal that information rather than what is widely known regarding the conflict. In this I think it serves th...

from neddludd

A magnificent achievement. Hastings is a wonderful writer, as well as a curious, insightful, and dilligent historian. This work combines military/diplomatic history with social history: the author's use of contemporary documentation from average citizens adds a dimension to our understanding of t...

from msaucier818

A fantastic book outlining the events of World War II from 1939-1945! What makes this book different from other surveys of the War was that it told through the perspective of the participants. We read endless quotes and thoughts from leaders, soldiers, civilians; everyone and anyone who was impac...

from jamespurcell

An outstanding and suitably reflective history of WW2 which reads interestingly and well. Myths:, Monty's battle success, strategic bombing won the war, the prowess of citizen soldiers, great generals, are presented and mostly debunked by careful analysis. There were few great general officer bat...

from GeoKaras

A superior one volume history of the Second World War, which combines an acurate and unsentimental narrative of events with the personal observations and experiences of those who fought in and those who suffered the horror of the most costly war of all time. Required reading for anyone seeking to...