West Point History of World War II, Vol. 1, 2 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781476782737)

An outstanding new military history of the first half of World War II, featuring a rich array of images, exclusive graphics, superb new maps, and expert analysis commissioned by the United States Military Academy to teach the art of war to West Point cadets.

Since 1836, United States Military Academy texts have been the gold standard for teaching military history and the operational art of war. Now the USMA has developed a new military history series for the public featuring the story of World War II in two volumes, of which this is the first.

The West Point History of World War II combines the expertise of preeminent historians with hundreds of maps and images, many created for this volume or selected from Army collections. The first volume offers a balanced narrative analyzing the rising tide of Axis conquest from 1939 to mid-1942, ranging from battlefield decisions to operational and strategic plans, all set in their proper political context. The closing chapter provides a thematic treatment of the mobilization of the warring nations' economies and home fronts for the conduct of total war. The West Point History of World War II has been tested, checked, and polished by West Point cadets, faculty, and graduates to make this the best military history of its kind.

Author: The United States Military Academy
ISBN-10: 1476782733
ISBN-13: 9781476782737
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Language: English
Published: 11/03/2015
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.50lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.90w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Prepub Alert 06/15/2015 pg. 59
Library Journal 12/01/2015 pg. 117
Choice 04/01/2016
Library Journal 06/15/2015