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An Army At Dawn
736 pages, 2007
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Atkinson tells the riveting story of the war in North Africa in this first volume of a monumental trilogy about the liberation of Europe in World War II.
The liberation of Europe and the destruction of the Third Reich is a story of courage and enduring triumph, of calamity and miscalculation.
Atkinson's masterful account shows why no modern reader can understand the ultimate victory of the Allied powers without a grasp of this great drama that unfolded in North Africa in 1942-43.
That first year of the Allied war was a pivotal point in American history, the moment when the United States began to act like a great power.
An Army At Dawn by Rick Atkinson explores the birth of the modern U.S. Army during World War II. It's a fascinating look into how the army transformed from an unprepared and inexperienced force into a powerful military machine.
Atkinson's book highlights the crucial role of leadership in the success of any military operation. It shows how leaders like Eisenhower and Patton were instrumental in shaping the U.S. Army and leading it to victory.
An Army At Dawn doesn't just focus on military strategy and battles. It also delves into the human side of war, showing the bravery, fear, and resilience of the soldiers. It's a reminder that behind every war statistic, there's a human story.
The book shows that war is not just about fighting. It's also about politics, diplomacy, and logistics. Atkinson does a great job of showing the complexity of war and the challenges faced by the U.S. Army during World War II.
An Army At Dawn helps readers understand the impact of World War II on the world and the U.S. It shows how the war shaped the U.S. into a global superpower and set the stage for the Cold War.
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An Army at Dawn is a masterwork of historical narrative, brilliantly researched and rendered. It's a war story that reads like a novel.
Tom Brokaw - Broadcast JournalistRick Atkinson's An Army at Dawn is a riveting account of the brutal combat and hard-won victories of World War II. It's a must-read for history enthusiasts.
Doris Kearns Goodwin - Historian, AuthorAn Army at Dawn is a compelling, meticulously researched narrative of the Allied invasion of North Africa. It's a testament to Atkinson's skill as a historian and storyteller.
David McCullough - Historian, AuthorRick Atkinson's An Army at Dawn is a tour de force of military history. It's a gripping, deeply human account of the soldiers who fought and won the first major Allied victory of World War II.
Stephen E. Ambrose - Historian, BiographerAn Army at Dawn is a masterful, deeply moving account of the war in North Africa. It's a testament to the courage and sacrifice of the men who fought there.
Ken Burns - Documentary Filmmaker