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E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/104891528 Title: No simple victory : World War II in Europe, 1939-1945 Author: Norman Davies Publisher: New York : Viking, 2007. ISBN/ISSN: 9780670018321 0670018325 OCLC:104891528

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No simple victory : World War II in Europe, 1939-1945

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No simple victory : World War II in Europe, 1939-1945

Author:	Norman Davies
Publisher:	New York : Viking, 2007.
Edition/Format:	Book : English : 1st American edView all editions and formats
Summary:	A leading historian re-examines World War II and its outcome. Davies asks readers to reconsider what they know about World War II, and how the received wisdom might be biased or incorrect. He poses simple questions that have complicated and unexpected answers. For instance, Can you name the five biggest battles of the war in Europe? Or, What were the main political ideologies that were contending for supremacy? The Read more...
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Additional Physical Format:	Online version: Davies, Norman, 1939- No simple victory. New York : Viking, 2007 (OCoLC)646991076
Material Type:	Internet resource
Document Type:	Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors:	Norman Davies Find more information about:
ISBN:	9780670018321 0670018325
OCLC Number:	104891528
Notes:	"Published in Great Britain as Europe at War 1939-1945 : no simple victory by Macmillan"--T.p. verso.
Description:	ix, 544 p., [32] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Contents:	Interpretation : five factors -- Warfare : military action in Europe, 1939-1945 -- Politics : before, during, and after the war -- Soldiers : from enlistment to war grave -- Civilians : life and death in wartime -- Portrayals : the Second World War in pictures, literature and history.
Responsibility:	Norman Davies.
More information:	Table of contents only Contributor biographical information Publisher description

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A leading historian re-examines World War II and its outcome. Davies asks readers to reconsider what they know about World War II, and how the received wisdom might be biased or incorrect. He poses simple questions that have complicated and unexpected answers. For instance, Can you name the five biggest battles of the war in Europe? Or, What were the main political ideologies that were contending for supremacy? The answers to these and other questions--and the implications of those answers--will surprise even those who feel that they are experts on the subject.--From publisher description.

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A Different Perspective on World War II

by wrobins1 (WorldCat user published 2007-12-10) Excellent

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"Over sixty years have passed since the end of the Second World War. And most people would assume that the broad outlines of that terrible conflict had been established long since."Davis clearly identifies the attitudes, values, values and experiences that color the various histories and stories told of WWII in Europe. In particular, he focuses on the fronts in Eastern Europe and the western Soviet Union where the European War was lost and won. While he more than adequately covers the various allies and axis countries, it is clear that the Soviets were primarily responsible for the defeat of Germany. It is also clear that both Germany and the Soviet Union were guilty of terrible abuses and criminal treatment of millions of people.The work is organized in seven chapters. Each includes an almanac-like list of particulars, including much summary data that illuminates. Chapter One deals with historical issues and problems, including access to needed primary sources. Chapter two summarizes clearly and effectively the military campaigns. Chapter three deals with the political environment before, during and after the war. Chapter four is devoted to the soliders ["from enlistment to the war grave]. Chapter five considers civilians-- life and death in wartime. Chapter six covers how the war has been represented in film, literature, and history. Finally, chapter seven is a summary close which the author calls "inconclusions."The front matter contains three clear and quite helpful two page maps. The first two are on the Eastern Front while the third one shows the whole Europe. Photographs are included in four separate sections on coated papers. End notes and a good index appear in the back matter. While Davis is a scholar and his work is certainly evidence-based, this is a reasonably popular treatment that should have a wide audience, especially since the perspective and conclusions are different from most WWII histories. The author's conclusions are quite persuasive although they may be a bit of a shock to those who believe that WWII was won by U.S. forces in North Africa and Western Europe.Recommendation:The Second World War remains popular with many readers. This volume is readable, interesting, well organized, and the focus on the Eastern Front and the nature of the Soviet war effort adds a new dimension to what most are familiar. A good choice for any library where there is an interest in the subject.

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