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1939: Countdown to War
1939 Countdown to War
Author: Richard Overy
A leading historian re-creates the final hours of peace in Europe. — On August 24, 1939, the world held its collective breath as Hitler and Stalin signed the now infamous nonaggression pact, signaling an imminent invasion of Poland and daring Western Europe to respond. — In this dramatic account of the final days before the outbreak of Wor...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780670022090
ISBN-10: 0670022098
Publication Date: 9/23/2010
Pages: 176
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Publisher: Viking Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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This is a short look at the behind the scenes political maneuvering and negotiating leading up to the beginning of hostilities in 1939. The information is detailed and specific, and presented in an interesting and readable fashion. Particularly of note, Overy attempts to vindicate Neville Chamberlain from the stigma of being a weak, placating leader in the face of Hitler's agenda.


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