The End of War
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.32 (546 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0553581384 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Perhaps this is because those figures are over-determined in the public imagination, whereas Lottie, the Russian soldier Ilya, and the American photographer Charley are rooted and credible--the sources of suspense in the novel. Robbins demonstrates a mastery of his subject that should enthrall World War II buffs, and splendid moments are scattered liberally throughout the book, as when German cellist Lottie escapes a burning death by crawling through a narrow tunnel into the next bomb shelter, only to discover s
As Allied generals surround the mortally wounded Nazi military machine, strategies are being formed on a greater scale than even generals can imagine.While Churchill fumes helplessly, Roosevelt makes crucial decisions that will cede Berlin to Stalin and the Russians. Berlin, January 1945.The war draws to a close, but the fight for a vanquished city -- and for history -- is just beginning.In the final months of the war in Europe, the last act of a five-year conflagration is about to be played out. The stakes are no less critical for ordinary men and women, fighting to live another day.From the chaos of the eastern front, to the desperation of a single Jewish man hidden in a Berlin basement, to the burning ambition of an American photojournalist, Robbins animates the giants who shaped history and breathes life into the heartbreaking struggles of those who merely lived it.
A brilliant historical novel The plot is spellbinding, the characters are rich, full, and believable--all in service of big questions: did the Allies make a mistake in letting Russia "liberate" Germany at the end of WWII? Was Roosevelt's ideas about a peaceful and cooperative aftermath to WWII naive? How do leaders' personalities and relationships among leaders influence history? Is the common man better off saving his own skin and getting the hell out of a country whose leaders are marching toward war?. "A novel of powerful images" according to Mr. Joe. The previous book by David Robbins, WAR OF THE RATS, based on the German siege of Stalingrad during World War II, is an exceptional war novel. THE END OF WAR, using as a backdrop the last few months of the war against Hitler's Third Reich, is equally riveting and compelling.The legions of the Western Allies are advancing to the Rhine, and the Red Army juggernaught is poised to invade Poland from across that country's eastern border. The logical goal of both: Berlin.The characters in the second echelon of this fictional work are 20th century giants of political and militar. "Excellent book" according to A Customer. David Robbins, I found your book quite engrossing. No doubt you've heard these comparisons before, but it reminds me somewhat of "The Young Lions" and "Winds of War". Panoramic novels of WWII are kind of old news at this point - but somehow you make this one fresh. The battle scenes are especially good, and among the most original stuff in the book. Your imagery is excellent - the clatter of the GIs' gear making them sound like "cicadas", a blush rising up a soldier's scar like mercury in a thermometer. Very well observed! You must have crackerjack Excellent book David Robbins, I found your book quite engrossing. No doubt you've heard these comparisons before, but it reminds me somewhat of "The Young Lions" and "Winds of War". Panoramic novels of WWII are kind of old news at this point - but somehow you make this one fresh. The battle scenes are especially good, and among the most original stuff in the book. Your imagery is excellent - the clatter of the GIs' gear making them sound like "cicadas", a blush rising up a soldier's scar like mercury in a thermometer. Very well observed! You must have crackerjack 3-D imaging skills to c. -D imaging skills to c