Overy, Richard
1939: Countdown to War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141041308
- author:
- Overy, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- History / Military / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The fate of Europe hung in the balance on 24 August 1939. Hitler's ambitions to invade Poland had reached a critical point, and the West was faced with a daunting decision: stand firm or back down. In this gripping account, Richard Overy re-creates the unfolding story hour by hour as politicians and the public braced themselves for war. As the days ticked by, moments of hesitation and confrontation gave way to secret intelligence and covert operations. Poland, a country created just 20 years earlier, stood resolute against the might of Germany. The outcome was far from certain, with both sides employing every trick in the book to sway the other's resolve. Countdown to War brings to life a defining moment in modern history. With meticulous attention to detail, Overy masterfully reconstructs the events leading up to one of the 20th century's most pivotal conflicts.
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