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'''''The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943''''' is a 2017 nonfiction military history book by [[James Holland (author)|James Holland]]. It was published by [[Atlantic Monthly Press]]. It is the second book in his ''The War in the West'' series, after ''The Rise of Germany'' (2015). |
'''''The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943''''' is a 2017 nonfiction military history book by [[James Holland (author)|James Holland]]. It was published by [[Atlantic Monthly Press]]. It is the second book in his ''The War in the West'' series, after ''[[The Rise of Germany|The Rise of Germany, 1939–1941]]'' (2015). |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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The book covers [[World War II]], focusing on events like the [[Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union]], the [[North African campaign]], and the [[Military history of the United States during World War II|entry of the United States into the conflict]]. |
The book covers [[World War II]], focusing on events like the [[Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union]], the [[North African campaign]], and the [[Military history of the United States during World War II|entry of the United States into the conflict]]. |
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''[[Publishers Weekly]]'' gave the book a positive review, writing that it "shifts smoothly between high-level strategy and tactical battlefield events".<ref>{{cite web|title=The Allies Strike Back|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780802125606|website=[[Publishers Weekly]]}}</ref> [[Colonel (United States)|Col.]] Eric M. Walters praised the book in the ''[[Military Review]]'', writing that it was thoroughly researched and accessibly written.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Walters|first=Eric M.|title=The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943|url=https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/MR-Book-Reviews/february-2018/Book-Review-011/|journal=[[Military Review]]}}</ref> |
''[[Publishers Weekly]]'' gave the book a positive review, writing that it "shifts smoothly between high-level strategy and tactical battlefield events".<ref>{{cite web|title=The Allies Strike Back|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780802125606|website=[[Publishers Weekly]]}}</ref> [[Colonel (United States)|Col.]] Eric M. Walters praised the book in the ''[[Military Review]]'', writing that it was thoroughly researched and accessibly written.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Walters|first=Eric M.|title=The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943|url=https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/MR-Book-Reviews/february-2018/Book-Review-011/|journal=[[Military Review]]}}</ref> |
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Frederic Krome, in a review for [[Library Journal]], recommended it as a primer to the Second World War, highlighting its technical depth. |
Frederic Krome, in a review for ''[[Library Journal]]'', recommended it as a primer to the Second World War, highlighting its technical depth.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Krome|first=Frederic|title=The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943|url=https://www.libraryjournal.com/review/the-allies-strike-back-1941%E2%80%931943|journal=[[Library Journal]]}}</ref> |
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''[[Kirkus Reviews]]'' noted that the book was "heavily British-oriented" but gave it an overall positive review.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Allies Strike Back|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/james-holland/the-allies-strike-back-1941-1943/|website=[[Kirkus Reviews]]}}</ref> Jerry D. Lenaburg, in a review for the ''New York Journal of Books'', also noted the book's "Anglo-centric flair".<ref>{{cite journal|last=Lenaburg|first=Jerry D.|title=The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943|url=https://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/book-review/allies-strike|journal=New York Journal of Books}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 23:47, 6 January 2025
| Author | James Holland |
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| Language | English |
| Series | The War in the West |
Release number | 2 |
| Subject | Military history |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Atlantic Monthly Press |
Publication date | 2017 |
| Publication place | United States of America |
| Pages | 752 |
| ISBN | 978-0802125606 |
| Preceded by | The Rise of Germany, 1939–1941 |
The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943 is a 2017 nonfiction military history book by James Holland. It was published by Atlantic Monthly Press. It is the second book in his The War in the West series, after The Rise of Germany, 1939–1941 (2015).
Overview
[edit]The book covers World War II, focusing on events like the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union, the North African campaign, and the entry of the United States into the conflict.
Reception
[edit]Publishers Weekly gave the book a positive review, writing that it "shifts smoothly between high-level strategy and tactical battlefield events".[1] Col. Eric M. Walters praised the book in the Military Review, writing that it was thoroughly researched and accessibly written.[2]
Frederic Krome, in a review for Library Journal, recommended it as a primer to the Second World War, highlighting its technical depth.[3]
Kirkus Reviews noted that the book was "heavily British-oriented" but gave it an overall positive review.[4] Jerry D. Lenaburg, in a review for the New York Journal of Books, also noted the book's "Anglo-centric flair".[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Allies Strike Back". Publishers Weekly.
- ^ Walters, Eric M. "The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943". Military Review.
- ^ Krome, Frederic. "The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943". Library Journal.
- ^ "The Allies Strike Back". Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Lenaburg, Jerry D. "The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943". New York Journal of Books.