As World War Two in Europe reached its final day, statesman and supreme commanders were vying for power and fighting for the peace that would follow the defeat of Germany.
Whiting sets the final stage of the war against the background of the struggle between Churchill and Truman, and between Marshall and Eisenhower.
But while statesmen exchanged telegrams, others kept up the exchange of fire.
Mr Whiting vividly portrays the final collapse of the German Army, which had fallen into the hands of the aged and the very young, their manic dread of the Russians, and the dissolution of the German High Command.
The story contains high drama, but also gives the reader an understanding of the Grand Strategy which led to the reshaping of Europe in 1945.
'Hitler's Defeat' is a classic account of the final few weeks of a war that was to shape Europe for a generation.
'A brilliant account.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of 'Trade Off'.
Charles Whiting is the author of numerous history books on the Second World War. Under the pen name of Leo Kessler he also wrote a series of bestselling military thrillers, including ‘Guns at Cassino’ and ‘Valley of the Assassins’.
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Whiting sets the final stage of the war against the background of the struggle between Churchill and Truman, and between Marshall and Eisenhower.
But while statesmen exchanged telegrams, others kept up the exchange of fire.
Mr Whiting vividly portrays the final collapse of the German Army, which had fallen into the hands of the aged and the very young, their manic dread of the Russians, and the dissolution of the German High Command.
The story contains high drama, but also gives the reader an understanding of the Grand Strategy which led to the reshaping of Europe in 1945.
'Hitler's Defeat' is a classic account of the final few weeks of a war that was to shape Europe for a generation.
'A brilliant account.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of 'Trade Off'.
Charles Whiting is the author of numerous history books on the Second World War. Under the pen name of Leo Kessler he also wrote a series of bestselling military thrillers, including ‘Guns at Cassino’ and ‘Valley of the Assassins’.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.
