1945: A Novel
by Robert Conroy
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Author: Robert ConroyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-29
ISBN: 0345494792
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Book Review: 1945: A Novel: Extremely interesting and compelling read
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read a number of non-fiction WWII books and have often thought about "what if scenarios" in regards to Hitler not creating the 2nd front so early in the war, our aircraft carriers being at Pearl Harbor as opposed to being out to sea, Rommel and ample forces being slipped into Normandy in time to thwart the D-Day advance, etc. I'm certainly not rooting for an alternate ending to what our greatest generation provided, but rather find it rather scary to think of different decisions being made and what the end result may have been.
My Dad fought in the Phillipines and believed that he was likely going to Japan if invasion was required and he spoke of the dread that the troops had in that concept. This book is one that speaks to what may have been had the Japanese not invaded by applying the what if scenario that the emperor was prevented from surrendering following the A-bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as well as the Russian advance.
I'm not a historical expert, but I certainly take great interest in history and this provides an extremely interesting and realistic perspective on what may have been.
Broad scope and personal experiences are shared from both sides and it provides good balance between what is considered radical beliefs of Bushido as well as humanizing persons as well.
I encourage you to give this book a try if you have interest in WWII.
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