World War II was one of the greatest conflicts the world has ever seen. In this approachable and authoritative book; Spencer C. Tucker traces the history of the wrs and provides a clear overview of the events leading up to it; the war itself; and its aftermath.The Second World War:* begins with the consequences of the First World War and the events of the 1920s and 1930s that led to a new world conflict* examines the military strengths and weaknesses of the various warring nations; the course of the war; the pivotal battles; and the important weapons systems* assesses the major diplomatic and military decisions and milestones; such as the decision to employ the atomic bomb* explores the reasons why the war evolved as it did* considers the socio-economic impact of the war on the home fronts* discusses the immediate aftermath of the conflict and its important effects; the general peace settlement; and the origins of the Cold WarCombining military analysis with an incisive examination of the political and social aspects of the Second World War; this is an essential guide to one of the most turbulent and destructive phases in human history.
#35510 in Books Graham T Allison 1999-01-29Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.20 x 1.10 x 5.50l; 1.02 #File Name: 0321013492416 pagesEssence of Decision
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Incredible bookBy Jae W. Oh; MBA CLU(r) ChFC(r)I cannot think of a single more important book; in any discipline; that has helped me understand another party's point of view and decision-making.It's application to real-world situations is almost without limit: incredible that even a topic as important as the Cuban Missile Crisis is almost pushed to the background.Oddly; the models of decision-making are so universal; the extra historical information added to the earlier edition; which I read decades ago; are almost a distraction. If that is a "criticism" of the book; then you can take it that way; but it is only when compared to the universality of the principles of decision-making stated.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It is very discusses a lot of theory yet is easy to understand and enjoyBy BKatI read this book for a class and was really dreading having to read about the cuban missile crisis...I was pleasantly surprised. Essence of Decision is really well written. It is very discusses a lot of theory yet is easy to understand and enjoy! I read it in a hurry for class; but I think I'm now going to go back and read it again for fun.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. What I needed for classBy TuckThis is the exact book I needed for my Political Science class this fall. The book is required. It was much cheaper on rather than buying from the bookstore. The book itself can be rather boring. It seems like they could have made a chapter about 10 pages; but they are more like 45 pages a chapter. Rather long-winded overall.
