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In the early years of World War II, Germany shocked the world with a devastating blitzkrieg, rapidly conquered most of Europe, and pushed into North Africa. As the Allies scrambled to counter the Axis armies, the British Eighth Army confronted the experienced Afrika Corps, led by German field marshal Erwin Rommel, in three battles at El Alamein. In the first battle, the Eighth Army narrowly halted the advance of the Germans during the summer of 1942. However, the stalemate left Nazi troops within striking distance of the Suez Canal, which would provide a critical tactical advantage to the controlling force. War historian Glyn Harper dives into the story, vividly narrating the events, strategies, and personalities surrounding the battles and paying particular attention to the Second Battle of El Alamein, a crucial turning point in the war that would be described by Winston Churchill as "the end of the beginning." Moving beyond a simple narrative of the conflict, The Battle for North Africa tackles critical themes, such as the problems of coalition warfare, the use of military intelligence, the role of celebrity generals, and the importance of an all-arms approach to modern warfare.
For King and Other Countries
The New Zealanders who fought in other services in the First World War
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
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The award-winning team of Glyn Harper and Jenny Cooper share this poignant story about a Vietnam veteran and his relationship with his granddaughter. While the relationship is a positive one, the young girl senses her grandfathers pain and is curious to find out the cause of it. As she innocently seeks answers, she unknowingly opens old wounds and discovers her grandfathers sadness is a legacy of the Vietnam War and his experiences there. This is a sensitive exploration of the lingering cost of war and of the PTSD so many returned servicemen experience. Released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Khe Sanh (the Vietnam Wars longest battle), it also sheds light on a war that is not always remembered in the same way that the world wars and other conflicts are. Many who served experience a sense of betrayal at the treatment they received on their return, as the conflict came to be regarded as the unpopular war, and this is covered in a child-friendly way in a note at the back of the book.
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Explores thelife and military career of Lucian Truscott, one of the greatest, yet leastcelebrated, US combat commanders of World War II.Born in Texas to adrug-addicted father, Truscott would become one of the United States’ greatestever combat generals. Expert in mechanised warfare and amphibious operationsduring World War II, he was a plain-speaking, determined fighter. The book tracesTruscott’s rise as a senior American commander in various theaters of war,including the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and southern France. Itexamines Truscott’s relationship with other senior American commanders such asGeorge Patton (who once threatened to sack him), Mark Clark (who didn’t likehim), Eisenhower and George Marshall. Truscott made asignificant contribution to the defeat of Nazi Germany, improving his commandskills with each new experience. Being placed in command of the Anzio beachheadwas his finest hour, where his vital contribution ultimately led to the captureof Rome.Truscott garnereda unique record during World War II as the only American officer to commandmilitary formations from regiment up to a full army, with over 200,000 soldiersunder his command. He also took part in five amphibious landings during thewar, becoming the United States’ foremost expert in such operations.General Lucian K.Truscott: ‘Quite a talent for fighting’ is for military enthusiasts looking to expand theirknowledge beyond the well-known names of World War II canon.