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The Struggle for Europe

by Chester Wilmot · 1952

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In his list of the 100 best books ever written on World War II, John Keegan recommends only one book as a general overview of the European Theater of Operations: The Struggle for Europe. he goes on to say that the author, Chester Wilmot, "effectively invented the modern method of writing contemporary military history."

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war and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
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World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisEuropeEuropeMore like thisLess of thisWestern FrontWestern FrontMore like thisLess of this
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adult
Length
epic · 766 pages

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