An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943
Liberation Trilogy · Book 1Description
Rick Atkinson's Pulitzer Prize-winning account plunges readers into the crucible of the North African campaign, the pivotal first year of the Allied war against the Third Reich. This gripping narrative chronicles the dramatic transformation of an inexperienced American army into a formidable fighting force, battling through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia against determined Axis powers. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Atkinson illuminates the strategic brilliance and human cost of this crucial theater, highlighting the complex interplay of commanders like Eisenhower, Patton, Montgomery, and Rommel. It is an essential exploration of how the United States first stepped onto the world stage as a global power, setting the stage for the liberation of Europe.
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paperback
Macmillan
Published Oct 1, 2003
707 pages
ISBN: 9780805074482
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First Published
2002
Language
eng
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