About this title: As Richard Overy makes clear, the Allied victory in 1945 - though comprehensive - was far from inevitable. By 1942, almost the entire resources of continental Europe were in German hands and Japan had wiped out the western colonial presence in Asia. Democracy appeared to have had its day. Overy provides a re-interpretation of the war through an account of the decisive military campaigns that created the astonishing revival in Allied fortunes. He also explores the deeper factors that determined success and failure: industrial strength, fighting ability, the skills of leaders and the moral ...
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Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
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Description: Fine. 039331619X NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--Has a small black ink mark on outside edge of pages. May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, New York
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780393039252ISBN:0393039250
Description: Very Good+ in Good dust jacket. Binding very tight and pages clean. Dustjacket chipped and rubbed.; Small 4to 9"-11" tall; 396 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780393039252ISBN:0393039250
Description: New. First printing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Slight shelfwear No dust jacket GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, New York
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780393039252ISBN:0393039250
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. (5-09) 1st edition Hardback Book is in Near Mint cond, with dj in Fine cond with light wear at corners. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1996-04
ISBN-13:9780393039252ISBN:0393039250
Description: New. FIRST EDITION STATED. Hardback w/ DJ. Enjoyable reading copy for your personal pleasure. You are buying a Book in NEW condition with very light shelf wear to include very light edge and corner wear. Buy it Now! ! ! As always, thank you for buying this book from International Book Source, YOUR ONE source FOR ALL your BOOK related NEEDS. Please remember to CHOOSE carefully how QUICKLY you would like to RECEIVE this material FAST, or standard (on next page). Thanks again! ! ! ! read more
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Black Boards
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc, New York
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780393039252ISBN:0393039250
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Remainder. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Minor edge and corner wear to the dj, lightly scuffed and scratched, black remainder dot on the outer page edges, corners are gently bumped and rubbed, some light shelf wear, overall a very crisp and clean used first American edition (stated)! Black boards with gilt lettering on the spine. Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 396 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical pages of text and 16 ... read more
Description: Black cloth. "...a masterpiece of analytical history, posing and answering one of the great questions of the century. ' Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780393039252ISBN:0393039250
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Hardcover, Very Good/In Very Good DJ. Mild Wear to book and DJ. Book pages clean. No markings in book. Binding is tight. Dust jacket is bright and clean with just some minor edge/shelfwear. read more
Edition: First U.S. Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780393039252ISBN:0393039250
Description: Near-Fine in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. A photo of this book is available. Stated First U.S. Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine, bright pages. Small remnant of previous owner's name label (small) in book front on blank page. 396 pages. Illustrated with photos. NO writing or tears inside book. Synopsis The modern world is undergoing painful transformation. Why the Allies Won looks at the last time democracy was going through such turbulence. As Richard ... read more
"If one had no previous experience with the Second World War, this book might rate three stars. It is quite workmanlike in laying out the various components of Allied victory. Most interesting to me was the chapter devoted to the strategic bombing campaigns -- without simply dismissing certain contemporary moral arguments, the importance of the campaigns is demonstrated despite their inability to fulfill the goals determined by commanders at the time.
I don't think there is enough new here to justify keeping a copy in my library."
"Excellent book. Not only does it shatter quite a few myths, it also answer the key question that is often regarded as obvious; why the allies won, really. Each chapter is very informative and interesting and the book as a whole, I think, is a must as a gateway to the second world war."
"This is a good reference book as well, somewhere between beginner and expert. Overy goes into the different aspects of WW2, not just the obvious military side, but the economical, the moral side, technological, and each of the main world leaders. A couple good numbers references for papers."
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