Fire and Steel
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Fire and Steel
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Fire and Steel
An account of the blazing final hundred days of World War Two in Europe, bringing to a close Peter Caddick-Adams' monumental trilogy of the last year of Allied fighting against the German armies on the Western front.
The final volume in one of the most acclaimed works of military history of this generation.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionFire and Steel, authored by renowned military historian Peter Caddick-Adams, presents a gripping narrative of the final tumultuous days of the Western Front during World War Two. This meticulously researched volume is the third and conclusive instalment in Caddick-Adams' highly acclaimed trilogy, which delves into the pivotal last year of the war's European theatre. Spanning from late January 1945 to the unconditional surrender on May 8th, 1945, this book captures the intense climax of a world in conflict, where the Allied forces confronted and overwhelmed the remaining German strongholds, pushing relentlessly towards victory.
Building on the analytical foundations laid in Sand and Steel, which detailed the daring invasion of Normandy, and Snow and Steel, which offered a definitive account of the Battle of the Bulge, Fire and Steel continues this compelling saga. It provides an in-depth look at the strategic battles and critical events leading to Nazi Germany's collapse. Readers are taken through the Allied advance west of the Rhine, where the seven armies of General Dwight D. Eisenhower faced German resistance town by town, ensuring the liberation of occupied Europe.
Caddick-Adams' narrative is punctuated by significant events such as the crossing of the Rhine at the historic Ludendorff Railway Bridge in Remagen, epitomizing the Allies' unstoppable momentum. The book also sensitively recounts the harrowing liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, highlighting the human cost of warfare and the horrors unveiled in its aftermath. Furthermore, readers are drawn into the poignant capture of Munich on April 20th—Hitler's birthday—and the collapse of German military resistance, leading to the jubilant celebrations of VE Day.
The concluding chapters of Fire and Steel offer an insightful examination of the post-war reshaping of Europe, depicting the return of prisoners of war, the demobilisation of armed forces, and the initiation of the Allied occupation in Germany, setting the stage for a new world order. Caddick-Adams' work not only serves as a historical record but also reflects on the profound transformations in society following such a monumental conflict.
This triumphant volume solidifies Peter Caddick-Adams' trilogy as one of the most distinguished works of military history, delivering an engrossing and comprehensive look at a crucial period that shaped modern history. His narrative skill and expert analysis make Fire and Steel an indispensable addition to the libraries of history enthusiasts and scholars alike.
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Fire and Steel by Peter Caddick-Adams is highly praised in reviews as an essential addition for WWII enthusiasts, noted for its in-depth analysis and being the final volume of the author's esteemed series. Both Publishers Weekly and Kirkus regard it as an exceptional contribution to military history literature.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780190601867
Publisher: OUP India
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 July 2022
Country: India
Imprint: OUP India
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 54.0mm
Width: 163.0mm
Height: 239.0mm
Weight: 1179g
Pages: 688
About the Author
Peter Caddick-Adams is a lecturer in military history and current defense issues at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. He is the author of Monte Cassino: Ten Armies in Hell, Sand and Steel: The D-Day Invasion and the Liberation of France, and Snow and Steel: The Battle of the Bulge, 1944-45. He holds the rank of major in the British Territorial Army and has served with U.S. forces in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
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