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The Guns at Last Light

The Guns at Last Light

the war in Western Europe, 1944-1945
HistoryMilitary History
Pages
877
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

Rick Atkinson concludes his acclaimed Liberation Trilogy with this powerful account of the Allied triumph in Europe during World War II. From D-Day to the fall of the Third Reich, this book brings to life the brutal battles and immense sacrifices made by soldiers and leaders alike. Experience the final, dramatic push to victory through a wealth of new material and a mesmerizing cast of characters, understanding anew the devastating cost and enormous effort required to win the war.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplex
SurvivalSacrifice

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....