The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945 by Rick Atkinson (E

Description: The Guns at Last Light by Rick Atkinson The magnificent conclusion to Atkinsons monumental and highly acclaimed trilogy about the Liberation of Europe in the Second World War. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the first two volumes of his bestselling Liberation Trilogy, Rick Atkinson recounted how the American-led coalition fought through North Africa and Italy to the threshold of victory. Now he tells the most dramatic story of all - the titanic battle for Western Europe. D-Day marked the commencement of the European wars final campaign, and Atkinsons riveting account of that bold gamble sets the pace for the masterly narrative that follows. The brutal fight in Normandy, the liberation of Paris, the disaster that was Market Garden, the horrific Battle of the Bulge, and finally the thrust to the heart of the Third Reich - all these historic events and more come alive with a wealth of new material and a mesmerizing cast of characters. With the stirring final volume of this monumental trilogy, Rick Atkinsons remarkable accomplishment is manifest. He has produced the definitive chronicle of the war that unshackled a continent and preserved freedom in the West. Notes The final book in Atkinsons trilogy about the Liberation of Europe in the Second World War, now in paperback. It depicts the final battle for Western Europe, in 1944 and 1945. Back Cover [Atkinsons] storytelling verve and infectious, boyish enthusiasm swept me up and carried me along from D-Day in June 1944, all the way through Normandy, Paris, Arnhem and the Bulge to the final apocalyptic reckoning . . . gripping and harrowing . . . for sheer relentless readability, Atkinson is hard to beat Telegraph The magnificent conclusion to Rick Atkinsons acclaimed trilogy about the Allied triumph in Europe during World War II tells the most dramatic story of all - the titanic battle in Western Europe. D-Day marked the commencement of the European wars final campaign, and Atkinsons riveting account of that bold gamble sets the pace for the masterly narrative that follows. With the stirring final volume of this monumental trilogy, Atkinson has completed the definitive chronicle of the war that unshackled a continent and preserved freedom in the West. For history buffs or anyone interested in how men react in extremis . . . top storytelling Antony Beevor, Mail on Sunday Author Biography Rick Atkinson is the bestselling author of An Army at Dawn (winner of the Pulitzer Prize for history), The Day of Battle, The Long Gray Line, In the Company of Soldiers and Crusade. His many other awards include two Pulitzer Prizes for journalism, the George Polk award, and the Pritzker Military Library Literature Award. He is a former staff writer and senior editor at the Washington Post. Review [Atkinsons] storytelling verve and infectious, boyish enthusiasm swept me up and carried me along from D-Day in June 1944, all the way through Normandy, Paris, Arnhem and the Bulge to the final apocalyptic reckoning... gripping and harrowing... for sheer relentless readability, Atkinson is hard to beat - TelegraphFor history buffs or anyone interested in how men react in extremis... top storytelling - Mail on SundayAs fast and furious as the conflict it describes - The Times Long Description In the first two volumes of his bestselling Liberation Trilogy, Rick Atkinson recounted how the American-led coalition fought through North Africa and Italy to the threshold of victory. Now he tells the most dramatic story of all - the titanic battle for Western Europe. D-Day marked the commencement of the European wars final campaign, and Atkinsons riveting account of that bold gamble sets the pace for the masterly narrative that follows. The brutal fight in Normandy, the liberation of Paris, the disaster that was Market Garden, the horrific Battle of the Bulge, and finally the thrust to the heart of the Third Reich - all these historic events and more come alive with a wealth of new material and a mesmerizing cast of characters. With the stirring final volume of this monumental trilogy, Rick Atkinsons remarkable accomplishment is manifest. He has produced the definitive chronicle of the war that unshackled a continent and preserved freedom in the West. Review Quote [Atkinsons] storytelling verve and infectious, boyish enthusiasm swept me up and carried me along from D-Day in June 1944, all the way through Normandy, Paris, Arnhem and the Bulge to the final apocalyptic reckoning... gripping and harrowing... for sheer relentless readability, Atkinson is hard to beat - TelegraphFor history buffs or anyone interested in how men react in extremis... top storytelling - Mail on SundayAs fast and furious as the conflict it describes - The Times Promotional "Headline" The magnificent conclusion to Atkinsons monumental and highly acclaimed trilogy about the Liberation of Europe in the Second World War. Description for Sales People The final volume in the bestselling trilogy, this is a brilliantly researched book, rich with new material and vivid insights - the definitive history of the war in North Africa 1942-1943. Details ISBN0349140480 Author Rick Atkinson Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Series Liberation Trilogy Year 2015 ISBN-10 0349140480 ISBN-13 9780349140483 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 896 Imprint Abacus Subtitle The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.5421 Illustrations 16pp b/w Publication Date 2015-06-04 Short Title The Guns at Last Light Language English Series Number 3 UK Release Date 2015-06-04 Audience General NZ Release Date 2015-08-10 AU Release Date 2015-08-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93814819;

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