An Army At Dawn

The War in North Africa, 1942-1943
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An Army At Dawn by Rick Atkinson offers a detailed exploration of the North African campaign in World War II, focusing on the Allied forces led by the United States and Great Britain. It captures the challenges faced by inexperienced troops as they battled the seasoned Axis forces and strategically highlights pivotal military operations. This historical account combines personal stories and tactical developments, painting a vivid picture of the early stages of the Allied offensive.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by the detailed and captivating exploration of World War II, particularly the North African campaign. You might enjoy the author's compelling storytelling, vivid descriptions, and insightful analysis of the battles, strategies, and personalities that shaped this pivotal period in history.

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An Army At Dawn

* First volume of Rick Atkinson's monumental trilogy about the Liberation of Europe in the Second World War. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for History 2003.

* Review and feature coverage across the national press and specialist publications * Down The Line interviews and online activity * Serialisation *Submitted for trade promotions

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The liberation of Europe and the destruction of the Third Reich is a story of courage and enduring triumph, of calamity and miscalculation.

In this first volume of the Liberation Trilogy, Rick Atkinson shows why no modern reader can understand the ultimate victory of the Allied powers without a grasp of the great drama that unfolded in North Africa in 1942 and 1943.

Beginning with the daring amphibious invasion in November 1942, An Army at Dawn follows the British and American armies as they fight the French in Morocco and Algeria, and then take on the Germans and Italians in Tunisia. Battle by battle, an inexperienced and sometimes poorly led army gradually becomes a superb fighting force.

Central to the tale are the extraordinary but fallible commanders who come to dominate the battlefield: Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley, Montgomery and Rommel.

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Many reviews praise An Army at Dawn for its meticulous research and captivating narrative. Recognised for its engaging portrayal of the North African campaign during World War II, it offers absorbing insights into both the historical events and the generation involved. Enthusiasts of military history regard it as essential reading.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349116365

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 46.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 704

About the Author

Rick Atkinson is a former staff writer and assistant managing editor at The Washington Post, and the bestselling author of The Long Gray Line and Crusade. His many awards include the Pulitzer Prize.

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