PENGUIN Sicily '43: A Times Book of the Year
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PENGUIN Sicily '43: A Times Book of the Year : Holland, James: desertcart.ae: Books Review: Libro interessante, mancava da un po’ una pubblicazione del genere sullo sbarco in Sicilia. Il libro scorre veloce e in maniera interessante, grazie ad una sapiente alternanza tra racconti in prima persona dei testimoni/protagonisti e analisi più generali e tecniche sulle operazioni. 4 stelle perché avrei letto anche il doppio delle pagine, dettagliando ulteriormente l’operazione. Review: James Holland is one of the best military historians writing today, and Sicily ’43 proves why. This book reads like a thriller. Holland doesn’t just explain strategy, he puts you inside the campaign. By following soldiers and officers from both sides, you feel the tension, fear, confusion, and determination of men fighting in one of WWII’s most important battles. What I found especially fascinating was how Holland challenges common myths. The Allies had superior equipment and fire power, but Sicily’s mountainous terrain favored the defenders and slowed their advance. He also explains how the Germans and Italians managed to evacuate tens of thousands of troops despite Allied air and naval superiority due to the narrow geography and heavily defended coastline, something I hadn’t fully appreciated before. Operation Husky was the largest amphibious invasion in history at the time, and the scale of planning, coordination, and logistics was extraordinary. This was also a crucial learning experience for American forces, who were fighting their first major campaign against Nazy Germany. This is history at its best: engaging, human, and deeply informative. Highly recommended for anyone interested in WWII.
| Best Sellers Rank | #97,666 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #146 in History of Africa #640 in Military History #820 in History of Europe |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,075) |
| Dimensions | 13 x 3.5 x 19.8 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 0552176907 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0552176903 |
| Item weight | 540 g |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 784 pages |
| Publication date | 10 June 2021 |
| Publisher | Corgi |
J**O
Libro interessante, mancava da un po’ una pubblicazione del genere sullo sbarco in Sicilia. Il libro scorre veloce e in maniera interessante, grazie ad una sapiente alternanza tra racconti in prima persona dei testimoni/protagonisti e analisi più generali e tecniche sulle operazioni. 4 stelle perché avrei letto anche il doppio delle pagine, dettagliando ulteriormente l’operazione.
N**O
James Holland is one of the best military historians writing today, and Sicily ’43 proves why. This book reads like a thriller. Holland doesn’t just explain strategy, he puts you inside the campaign. By following soldiers and officers from both sides, you feel the tension, fear, confusion, and determination of men fighting in one of WWII’s most important battles. What I found especially fascinating was how Holland challenges common myths. The Allies had superior equipment and fire power, but Sicily’s mountainous terrain favored the defenders and slowed their advance. He also explains how the Germans and Italians managed to evacuate tens of thousands of troops despite Allied air and naval superiority due to the narrow geography and heavily defended coastline, something I hadn’t fully appreciated before. Operation Husky was the largest amphibious invasion in history at the time, and the scale of planning, coordination, and logistics was extraordinary. This was also a crucial learning experience for American forces, who were fighting their first major campaign against Nazy Germany. This is history at its best: engaging, human, and deeply informative. Highly recommended for anyone interested in WWII.
M**M
Detaljerad beskrivning av de allierades invasion av Sicilien. Inte alls så lättsnutet som man kan tro av den gängse historiebeskrivningen.
L**O
Causa desgosto vem uma população pobre e atrasada submetida à guerra moderna, mecanizada e impiedosa. Fica patente que os Aliados e os "aliados" alemães não nutriam nenhum sentimento humanitário pelos italianos, iludidos por promessas de grandeza antiga.
A**R
Exceptional value, in excellent condition. An informative, descriptive and interesting read.
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