The rise of Germany, 1939-1941

Holland, James 1970- (author.).

Summary: " In The Rise of Germany, the first of a major new three-part history of World War II in the West, he weaves together the experiences of dozens of individuals, from civilians and infantrymen, to line officers, military strategists, diplomats, and heads of state, as well as war strategy, tactics, and the economic, political, and social aspects of the war to create a captivating book that redefines and enhances our understanding of one of the most significant conflicts in history,"--Amazon.com.

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ISBN: 080212397X
ISBN: 9780802123978
Physical Description: xxiv, 692 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 24 cm.
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : Atlantic Monthly Press, 2015.
Copyright: ©2015

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General Note:	Originally published: The rise and fall of Germany, 1939-1942 -- London : Bantam Press, 2015 -- (The war in the West : a new history ; volume 1).
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 612-664) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	War begins. Countdown ; Diplomacy ; Running out of time ; The point of no return ; War declared ; All at sea ; Offensive reconnaissance ; Vehicle shortages ; The modern army ; Leading the nation ; Attention to detail ; Case YELLOW ; Home front ; Iron in the soul ; All alone -- Germany triumphant. Operation WESERÜBUNG ; The battle for Norway ; The go-for-broke gamble ; Attack in the West ; Race to the Meuse ; Smashing the Meuse Front ; Encirclement ; Britain's darkest hour ; Getting away ; The end in France ; Air power : I -- War in the air and on the sea. Air power : 2 ; Not alone ; Indecision ; Adler-Angriff ; Crossing the water ; The approach to battle ; Science, money, and resources ; The grey Atlantic ; The humiliation of Mussolini ; Change of tack -- The widening war. The vanquished and the defiant ; Saved from the deep ; Developments at sea ; Sea battles ; Mixed fortunes : I ; Forwards and backwards ; Gains and losses ; Mixed fortunes : II ; Mercury falling ; Midsummer heat ; Industrial potential ; Trouble at the top -- Glossary -- Appendices -- Timeline.

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Germany Economic conditions 1918-1945
Germany Social conditions 1918-1933
Germany History, Military 20th century
World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns Germany
World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns Western Front

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