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An Army at Dawn

An Army at Dawn

The War in North Africa, 1942-1943, Volume One of the Liberation Trilogy (The Liberation Trilogy, Vol 1)
HistoryMilitary History
Pages
736
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

This book chronicles the crucial North African campaign of World War II, a period where American forces learned the harsh realities of warfare. It details how officers developed leadership skills and soldiers faced the brutal nature of combat, ultimately leading to the defeat of a formidable enemy. Discover the critical early battles that shaped the Allied victory in Europe.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveTenseInspiring

Genres

History Military History World War II

About the author

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Rick Atkinson

Lawrence Rush "Rick" Atkinson IV is an American author who has won Pulitzer Prizes in history and journalism. After working as a newspaper reporter, editor, and foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, Atkinson turned to writing military history. His six books include narrative accounts of four different American wars. His Liberation Trilogy, a history of the American role in the liberation of Europe in World War II, concluded with the publication of The Guns at Last Light in May 2013....