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American Heritage History of World War II
Written by Stephen E. Ambrose and C.L. Sulzberger
Narrated by John Pruden
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In planes and foxholes, in deserts and jungles, on ships and beaches, Ambrose shines a light on the people involved-the leaders, the fighters, the victims. With chapters on the atrocities of the Holocaust and revelations about the secret war of espionage, Ambrose's analysis also offers insight into the events that precipitated the Cold War.
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Stephen E. Ambrose
Stephen E. Ambrose was a renowned historian and acclaimed author of more than thirty books. Among his New York Times bestsellers are Nothing Like It in the World, Citizen Soldiers, Band of Brothers, D-Day - June 6, 1944, and Undaunted Courage. Dr. Ambrose was a retired Boyd Professor of History at the University of New Orleans and a contributing editor for the Quarterly Journal of Military History.
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Reviews for American Heritage History of World War II
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent! A thorough overview of the history of World War II.
Definitely a benefit to the reader! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very enjoyable. Good perspective from a high level. Good. Compliment to some of the more detailed reads I have been through lately.