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Last Battle : The Classic History of the Battle for Berlin by Cornelius Ryan (1995, Trade Paperback)
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"Last Battle: The Classic History of the Battle for Berlin" by Cornelius Ryan is a nonfiction book that delves into the historical significance of the last major battle of World War II. Published by Simon & Schuster in 1995 to commemorate its 50th anniversary, this illustrated trade paperback edition features 576 pages filled with detailed narrative and visuals. The book offers a comprehensive account of the military campaign in Berlin, making it a valuable read for history enthusiasts and those interested in the events of World War II in Europe.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-100684803291
ISBN-139780684803296
eBay Product ID (ePID)440919
Product Key Features
Book TitleLast Battle : the Classic History of the Battle for Berlin
Number of Pages576 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1995
TopicMilitary / World War II, Europe / Germany
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorCornelius Ryan
Book SeriesA History Bestseller Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight23.4 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN95-150626
Dewey Edition20
Dewey Decimal940.54/213155
SynopsisThe classic account of the final offensive against Hitler's Third Reich -- newly in print for the 50th anniversary of VE Day. The Battle for Berlin was the culminating struggle of World War II in the European theater, the last offensive against Hitler's Third Reich, which devastated one of Europe's historic capitals and brought the Nazi leviathan to its downfall. It was also one of the war's bloodiest and most pivotal moments, whose outcome would play a part in determining the complexion of international politics for decades to come.The Last Battle is the compelling account of this final battle, a story of brutal extremes, of stunning military triumph alongside the stark conditions that the civilians of Berlin experienced in the face of the Allied assault. As always, Ryan delves beneath the military and political forces that were dictating events to explore the more immediate questions of survival, where, as the author describes it, "to eat had become more important than to love, to burrow more dignified than to fight, to exist more militarily correct than to win."The Last Battle is the story of ordinary people, both soldiers and civilians, caught up in the despair, frustration, and terror of defeat. It is history at its best, a masterful illumination of the effects of war on the lives of individuals, and one of the enduring works on World War II., The classic account of the final offensive against Hitler's Third Reich. The Battle for Berlin was the culminating struggle of World War II in the European theater, the last offensive against Hitler's Third Reich, which devastated one of Europe's historic capitals and marked the final defeat of Nazi Germany. It was also one of the war's bloodiest and most pivotal battles, whose outcome would shape international politics for decades to come. The Last Battle is Cornelius Ryan's compelling account of this final battle, a story of brutal extremes, of stunning military triumph alongside the stark conditions that the civilians of Berlin experienced in the face of the Allied assault. As always, Ryan delves beneath the military and political forces that were dictating events to explore the more immediate imperatives of survival, where, as the author describes it, "to eat had become more important than to love, to burrow more dignified than to fight, to exist more militarily correct than to win." The Last Battle is the story of ordinary people, both soldiers and civilians, caught up in the despair, frustration, and terror of defeat. It is history at its best, a masterful illumination of the effects of war on the lives of individuals, and one of the enduring works on World War II.
LC Classification NumberD757.9.B4R9 1995
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- Jan 11, 2022
A must read !
i have read it before, but unfortunately my copy was ruined. So i replaced it. The book tells the story from all 3 sides. The allies, the russians and the germans. It brings out a lot of things never really mentioned in history. It is a very compelling read !Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 13, 2022
Final Battle
Superb insights with very little bias,excellentVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 04, 2019
Great writer!
Great writer!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
