Richard J. Overy
1939: Countdown to War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143120063
- author:
- Richard J. Overy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 13 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War I,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The summer of 1939 was a time of great uncertainty. Europe's greatest powers were locked in a delicate dance, each seeking to assert its dominance without provoking conflict. Richard Overy masterfully recreates the jockeying for advantage that set these nations on a collision course. As the days ticked by, the stakes grew higher. Would Stalin join Hitler in a bid to divide Poland and flout the West? How far would a defiant Poland push its claim to exist? The outcome was far from assured, and Overy's account drives home the complexity of this pivotal moment in history. In this meticulously researched narrative, Overy sheds light on the decisions that determined the fate of millions. A gripping and absorbing read, 1939 Countdown to War is a compelling exploration of one of the most critical periods in modern history.
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