Twelve Turning Points of the Second World War

Description: Title: Twelve Turning Points of the Second World War Author: P.M.H. Bell Edition: Hardcover. First Edition. Publisher: Yale University Press (New Haven) Copyright: 2011 Printing: 2011 Dimensions in inches: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.0 (264 pages) ISBN: 978-0-300-14885-5 The Battle of Britain, Pearl Harbor, Stalingrad, D-Day: these defining events of the Second World War exemplify both the immense heroism and the grievous costs of global conflict. These are the tense, thrilling moments that had the potential to swing the war in favor of either side and in turn change the course of history. In this gripping new look at the twentieth century's most crucial conflict, historian P.M.H. Bell analyses twelve unique turning points that determined the character and the ultimate outcome of the Second World War. Be they military campaigns, economic actions or diplomatic summits, Bell's twelve turning points span the full breadth of the war, from the home front to the front line. Many are familiar - Barbarossa and Hiroshima among them - while sections on war production, the Atlantic convoy system, and the conferences at Tehran and Yalta emphasize the importance of the combatants' actions off the battlefield. Through these keenly narrated episodes, Bell reveals how the Allied and Axis powers achieved their greatest successes and stumbled into their strategic failures, and invites us to think about the Second World War in a fresh, stimulating way. Ultimately, his close study of these dozen turning points reminds us, often terrifyingly, how easily things might have turned out differently. Contents: Hitler's Triumph: The Collapse of France, May-June 1940 “Finest Hour”: The Battle of Britain, July-September 1940 Operation Barbarossa: The German Attack on the Soviet Union, 1941 Pearl Harbor, December 1941: The War Becomes a World War The Battle of Midway, 4 June 1942 The Battle of Stalingrad, July 1942-February 1943 Convoys and Wolf Packs: Decision in the Atlantic, March-May 1943 “The Proper Application of Overwhelming Force”: The Battle of the Factories The Teheran Conference, 28 November-1 December 1943: Turning Point for The Grand Alliance D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, June-July 1944 “A Fateful Conference”: Yalta, 4-11 February 1945 The Defeat of Japan and the Atomic Bombs, 1945 CONDITION: NEW Hardcover in FINE condition with strong binding, bright glazed pictorial covers and sharp corners. All pages are free from any writings, markings, tears, or pastedowns. Text block and pages are tight and clean, with no soiling, creasing, dog-ears or markings. POLICY & GUARANTEE: FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK. Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns prior to bidding. All items sold as described, and returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt. Payments: Payment in full must be received within 10 days of auction close. If payment is not made within the specified period, we reserve the right to re-list item and to submit feedback with non-paying bidder notification. Shipping & Handling: Items are shipped within 1 business day after payment has cleared. Stated rates are for confirmed delivery through the United States Postal Service via Media Mail (“Book Rate” class.) Insurance is added for items valued over $100.00. International and Overnight shipping available at additional cost; Please contact us prior to bidding for adjusted rates or with special requests. We recommend international buyers check with their country's customs office prior to bidding/buying with questions on import duties or tax charges. Book condition guidelines: Fine (F), No defects, or wear, or previous owner markings; Tight binding and the boards are without bumps or wear (Synonymous for “very fine”, “as new”, or “mint”.)

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