Description: The War in the West - A New History : Paperback : Transworld Publishers Ltd : 9780552169202 : 055216920X : 02 Jun 2016 : The Second World War is the most cataclysmic and violent sequence of events in recent times. Are you ready for the truth about World War Two? This title features the experiences of dozens of individuals, from civilians and soldiers, to sailors, pilots, leading military strategists, industrialists and heads of state, and uncovers the strategy.
The War in the West - A New History by James Holland
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