Gordon Corrigan Bücher

A landmark reassessment of World War II that reconsiders the immense six-year conflict under the lens of the many separate campaigns fought in Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean A definitive single-volume military history of World War II, The Second World War reveals the vastly diverse ways in which each campaign was waged against very different enemies who rarely, if ever, coordinated their efforts. Corrigan, who has developed a scholarly reputation of challenging long-held historical assumptions, examines the agendas of the warring nations and offers fresh and vivid interpretations of how the war was fought and how it was won. In particular, the author dispels myths regarding the effectiveness of the American and British war efforts and brings the contributions of the Russian armies to the forefront. Vast in vision and epic in scope, The Second World War will change forever the way we think about the titanic conflicts that decided the shape of the modern world.

Exploring the failures of British forces during World War II, this book delves into the strategic missteps and leadership issues that contributed to their underperformance. It examines various factors, including military tactics, resource allocation, and the impact of political decisions, while also identifying key figures responsible for these shortcomings. Through a critical analysis, the author aims to shed light on the complexities of wartime decisions and the lessons that can be learned from this tumultuous period in history.