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"Keegan's Second World War book is a masterpeice of how the major players of the war worked and engineered a sucessful plot and plan to defeat Nazi Germany. Keegan gives a balanced account of how events translate into action and its concequence in history and how it has shaped the world we live in today."
Justin Gerstein, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 1940's
- 1930's
History of military?
Yes
Armed Forces:
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force
- Marines
- Reference book of military leaders
Nationality?
- EUROPE
Specific war?
- World War II
Subjects of this Historical Account
Ethnicity (if plays a major part)
- European/White
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Neutral
From a certain profession/group?
- politicians
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- politician/elected ruler
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- throughout most of the book.
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Jews!
Nationality?
- German/Prussian
Ethnicity? (if plays big part)
- White/European
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat Unsympathetic
Setting
United States
Yes
Europe
Yes
Asia/Pacific
Yes
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is moderately liberal
Style
How much gore?
- 8 (a significant amount)
How fast-paced is the book?
- 8 (a significant amount)
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel...
- in awe
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses mostly on history of key players
How much romance?
- 2 (a little)
Minor characters feature lots of:
- military
- spies
- diplomats
- politicians
Is this a kid's book?
- Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations?
- A handful
Maps necessary?
- Necessary maps provided
Length of book
- 450 pages+
How much emphasis on small details?
- 7 (a good amount)
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