Product Description

Explores the paradoxes of 'the good war', its glories and its horrific human costs. This book shows that the motives and behavior of the Allied forces were far from noble; they frequently abused power and authority, looted homes and sexually assaulted women.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #281703 in Books
• Published on: 2009-09-03
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .80 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

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Review
"The first book I have read that explicitly addresses the plight of civilians during the `crusade for Europe.' ... This tale vividly demonstrates that there was no cause for triumphalism in the condition of Europe following the defeat of Hitler." --Max Hastings, Sunday Times

Review
"Remarkable . . . Underlines that the liberation of Europe was both a major military triumph and a human tragedy of epic proportions."

Review
"A powerful and important new work of history.... A thorough, passionate corrective to any simple telling of the terrible last year of this war."