Product Description

'Battlefields of the Second World War' is what every Richard Holmes fan has been waiting for. In this fascinating and brilliantly articulated study of the Second World War, he clarifies the complexities of four of its campaigns: El Alamein, Monte Cassino, Operation Market Garden (of which Arnhem formed a crucial part)and the RAF's bomber offensive against Germany. The book originates in his firm conviction that the sacrifices made by British service personnel are not properly understood. It uses eye-witness accounts to illuminate the horror, confusion and sheer enormity of war, and puts this in the context of the conflict's broader strategy.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #407953 in Books
• Published on: 2003-02-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
'The name Richard Holmes is to military history what Made in Britain once was to manufactured goods. There is no shoddiness in materials or labour; reliability is the hallmark, not flashiness, John Bull the proud emblem'. The Times

Customer Reviews

A slightly limited pictorial of historical events
After reading the tag line of this review you could think i didnt like this book but you would be wrong.
Each of the individual battles is nicely represented with a diagram(s) and some good pictures showing the main positions and the actions that occurred in the battle. Unfortunately the book is limited to a description and the diagram in most places and so it feels like you are missing some of the picture.
The result is that this book feels a bit like a popup book to read but if you dont want to know the ins and outs and every detail of a battle then this is not a problem. if however you love small details then this book may leave you feeling a little short changed.