Masters and Commanders: How Four Titans Won the War in the West, 1941-1945
by Andrew Roberts
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Author: Andrew RobertsEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-05-05
ISBN: 0061228575
Number of pages: 720
Publisher: Harper
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Book Review: A well researched book, but a little overdone and too narrow.
Summary: 4 Stars
After studying WW II over the last 30 years, I must admit that I agree with most of Robert's conclusions about the strategic controversies that arose during the war. However, I have come to the unpopular conclusion that the British were able to survive WW II in spite of Churchill and not because of him. He certainly wasn't a genius, anymore than Brooke was a strategic wonder boy. Moreover, the book was way too long for the redundant information that he was offering us. Also, I was very disappointed that the scope of his book was so narrow. The professional and personal conflicts between Ike, Monty, Patton, Bradley, De Gaulle, and the other commanders were very much a part of their deliberations with their own staffs, along with the estimates of Hitler's intentions. Anyway, it was an excellent book, but somewhat disappointing in its scope.
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