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" Anthony Beevor is truely a brilliant & gifted writer ... this is an amazing read ... don't be scared by the size of the book as the chapters fly by .... a must read for all history buff's ... excellent account of an horrific chapter in our history. "
- Joanne, 2/13/2014
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" This book gives a very good overview of the entirety of the second world war. It is well written, but is dense and is not a quick read. It is worth the effort however. "
- Ssawyer, 12/14/2013
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" Well executed bottom up narrative that covers the European war in greater detail than the Pacific. Graphic accounts of many of the participants versus the leaders. "
- Tom, 11/21/2013
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" Another great read from Antony Beevor, with his unique perspective and writing style which makes it almost feel like you are reading a fiction narrative. I find his books very hard to put down and this chronology of WW2 is no different. "
- Carl, 11/10/2013
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" One of the best WWII history books I have ever read. There was new information, new conflicts in Europe and Asia to me that I just didn't know that Mr. Beevor brought to light. After reading it, I was filled with a profound happiness that I didn't have to live through any of it as well. "
- Greg, 10/15/2013
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" 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. "
- Jonathan, 9/4/2013
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" Wonderfuly written and easy to read. However, a very sad book. Must reading for anyone desiring an overview of this greatest manmade destruction. "
- Schmidleysscribblins.wordpress.com, 8/19/2013
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" Very informative but very academic. It was written by a British author so it has a British bias in it narrative. Overall I did learn more about the eastern front and the war in China. For a very detailed look at the entire scope of WW II then this book is for you. "
- Mike, 5/2/2013
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" Easy to read history. Learned things I did not know about the war. "
- Katie, 4/27/2013
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" Fascinating narrative from an expert. "
- Le, 2/26/2013
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" Impressive single volume history of the Second World War, filled with interesting throw-away facts and peculiarities from the era. "
- Joe, 12/25/2012
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" Up to his usual good standard. Exciting and interesting with some interesting revelatons. "
- Jer, 8/20/2012
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" Probably the best single volume overview of WWII I have ever read. It does by far the best job in explaining and connecting the geo-political motivations behind the war and its development. Just an exceptionally impressive work. "
- Reverenddave, 8/6/2012
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" Anthony Beevor gets through this huge story at a cracking pace. Plenty of gripping detail and interesting insights. He has a lovely writing style, too. "
- Jeffrey, 6/22/2012
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