Overy has written a masterpiece of analytical history; posing and answering one of the great questions of the century.―Sunday Times (London) Richard Overy's bold book begins by throwing out the stock answers to this great question: Germany doomed itself to defeat by fighting a two-front war; the Allies won by "sheer weight of material strength." In fact; by 1942 Germany controlled almost the entire resources of continental Europe and was poised to move into the Middle East. The Soviet Union had lost the heart of its industry; and the United States was not yet armed. The Allied victory in 1945 was not inevitable. Overy shows us exactly how the Allies regained military superiority and why they were able to do it. He recounts the decisive campaigns: the war at sea; the crucial battles on the eastern front; the air war; and the vast amphibious assault on Europe. He then explores the deeper factors affecting military success and failure: industrial strength; fighting ability; the quality of leadership; and the moral dimensions of the war. Photographs
#16465 in Books Verzemnieks Inara 2017-07-11 2017-07-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.60 x 1.00 x 5.80l; #File Name: 039324511X288 pagesAmong the Living and the Dead A Tale of Exile and Homecoming on the War Roads of Europe
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. emotional description of the Latvian sagaBy JohnInara Verzemnieks demonstrates her talents at description and evoking emotion as she brings to life the saga of the Latvian people; including early history; World War 2; and the current situation in Latvia.This book; told in the first person like a memoir but also with historical flashbacks; captures the mood of the people during several important periods in history. It's not written as a history textbook; but rather as a flowing and artfully written account based mostly on her own family's experiences.Something I liked was that the book isn't overly romantic and unrealistic regarding the current state of affairs in Latvia. Democracy and independence hasn't been so great in Latvia as evidenced by many people choosing to leave the country and start their families elsewhere.I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in Latvia.John Christmas; author of 'Democracy Society'19 of 19 people found the following review helpful. A tale of exile and homecomingBy Bigglesworth"The road I must travel to reach my grandmothers lost village is like tracing the progression of an equation designed to restore lost time" this sentence captured me and kept me reading: "Among the Living and the Dead" This the beginnings of her homecoming. It is history as poetry; prose and philosophy all woven together. This new breakthrough style of memoir; new to me; reads like a novel; and a love story. Inara's search for her grandmothers; and her own roots is compelling. She combines history; personal experiences and exhaustive research seamlessly. It's a spellbinding narrative; about how Latvians came to be a nation and how it's spirit lives on in the author. She tells about the displacement of Latvians during WW Il; their struggles to survive under alternating occupations. Exploitation by Germans and Russian. No stone is left unturned. Every ethical dilemma is confronted unflinchingly. As a Latvian Displaced Person (DP) three years older than her father I am delighted that she has told our story so intimately. Speaking of fathers; as an aside; without giving away too much; pay attention to her father and grandfather.My memory; the stories I've heard everything I've read comes alive as i re-read this book. It is not just the "real deal"; it's something more; it is a new voice; a tour de force.10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful; hard-wrought; very movingBy Nancy RommelmannAmong the most moving and brilliant nonfiction I have read: AMONG THE LIVING AND THE DEAD; by Inara Verzemnieks. I think the only book I have read that; upon finishing; I held it to my chest. Beautiful; hard-wrought; very moving. Highly recommended.
