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Insightful narrative of WWII's vast human experiences.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more human-centric account of World War II than "All Hell Let Loose." Hastings draws on extensive research to offer not only a detailed overview of the war's progress but an empathetic look at the individual stories. It's as educational as it is emotional, giving a voice to the many whose lives were irreversibly altered by the conflict. For anyone looking to understand not only what happened during WWII but also what it truly felt like, this read is a profound journey through history.

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All Hell Let Loose: The World at War 1939-45

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ISBN: 9780007338092
Authors: Max Hastings
Publisher: Harper Press
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Military, Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 4.35
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A magisterial history of the greatest and most terrible event in history, from one of the finest historians of the Second World War. A book which shows the impact of war upon hundreds of millions of people around the world - soldiers, sailors, airmen, housewives, farm workers, and children. Reflecting Max Hastings's thirty-five years of research on World War II, All Hell Let Loose describes the course of events but focuses chiefly upon human experience, which varied immensely from campaign to campaign, continent to continent. The author emphasises the Russian front, where more than 90% of all German soldiers who perished met their fate. He argues that, while Hitler's army often fought its battles brilliantly well, the Nazis conducted their war effort with stunning incompetence. He suggests that...
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Insightful narrative of WWII's vast human experiences.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more human-centric account of World War II than "All Hell Let Loose." Hastings draws on extensive research to offer not only a detailed overview of the war's progress but an empathetic look at the individual stories. It's as educational as it is emotional, giving a voice to the many whose lives were irreversibly altered by the conflict. For anyone looking to understand not only what happened during WWII but also what it truly felt like, this read is a profound journey through history.