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English
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In burnished, driving prose, John Keegan chronicles the 1944 invasion of Normandy, from D-Day to the liberation of Paris. At the same time, he furthers his exploration of the “role which warfare and its institutions play in social life” by showing how each of the six armies, while resembling one another in purpose and authority, is a mirror of its own nation's values. Each army is shown at successive stages of the invasion in a battle sequence...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Analyzes many puzzling aspects of the Civil War, from its mismatched sides to the absence of decisive outcomes for dozens of skirmishes, and offers insight into the war's psychology, ideology, and economics while discussing the pivotal roles of leadership and geography.
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Recorded Books
Pub. Date
p1997
Language
English
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Including fascinating details and anecdotes, Keeegan expertly chronicles the individual successes and setbacks of six separate national armies -- American, Canadian, English, German, Polish, and French -- as they struggle for control. Keegan clearly depicts each nation's values and their approach to war with unique insight and intelligence.
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