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Why the Allies Won

by Richard Overy
Nelson Runger
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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.
"Overy has written a masterpiece of analytical history, posing and answering one of the great questions of the century."—Sunday Times (London)

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  • Release date

    January 15, 2019

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      • ISBN: 9781980019329
      • File size: 594821 KB
      • Duration: 20:39:12

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      This incisive look at the war effort of ALL of the major allies gives one a deeper appreciation of the effort put forth to defeat the Axis powers. Most of the work concentrates on the war against Germany; one is struck by the contrast between the strategies of the two sides. Major revelations include the inefficiency of the Nazis, as well as the wonderful staff work done by the Soviets later in the war. The only major blemish is wrongfully giving Eisenhower's birthplace as Abilene, Kansas. Runger's reading is a well-paced and lucid performance that is a wonderful match of text and reader. One is quickly brought into this fascinating work, and Runger maintains the interest throughout. M.T.F. (c) AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine

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