The Second World War (Hardcover)

from AndreiCatalinS

Total book of WWII, covers the period from '39 to '45 with an abundance of details. Written in an easy to follow manner with tons of references. I find it the best English history book on WWII.

from nicktingle

One horrible thing after another. There is no heroism in Beevor's book, just incessant and ongoing carnage. One take away lesson. The US did not win the war; it finished it off, after Russia won it. Human beings are beasts. Highly recommended.

from Luftwaffe_Flak

Excellently written, most of the things presented are known if you are familiar with WWII but it is written in such a way that its still enjoyable. Very well researched, and I still learned things.

from Speesh

 At the excellent talk given by Anthony Beevor I was lucky enough to attend this last summer here in Aarhus (Denmark) (just before the release of 'The Second World War', or 'Anden Verdens Krig', if you're Danish), one of the - extraordinarily perceptive, considering English is not their first lan...

from Claire5555

An exceptional historical record of the 2nd world war, starts with Japans invasion of mainland China, right until America's victory. Looks at all the conflicts in Asian, Europe and the Pacific, which is important to understand the bigger picture. From the huge loss of life at Stalingrad, to the g...