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The Guns at Last Light
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The magnificent conclusion to Rick Atkinson's acclaimed Liberation Trilogy about the Allied triumph in Europe during World War II
It is the twentieth century's unrivaled epic: at a staggering price, the United States and its allies liberated Europe and vanquished Hitler. In the first two volumes of his bestselling Liberation Trilogy, Rick Atkinson recounted how the American-led coalition fought through North Africa and Italy to the threshold of victory. Now, in The Guns at Last Light, he tells the most dramatic story of all—the titanic battle for Western Europe.
D-Day marked the commencement of the final campaign of the European war, and Atkinson's riveting account of that bold gamble sets the pace for the masterly narrative that follows. The brutal fight in Normandy, the liberation of Paris, the disaster that was Operation Market Garden, the horrific Battle of the Bulge, and finally the thrust to the heart of the Third Reich—all these historic events and more come alive with a wealth of new material and a mesmerizing cast of characters. Atkinson tells the tale from the perspective of participants at every level, from presidents and generals to war-weary lieutenants and terrified teenage riflemen. When Germany at last surrenders, we understand anew both the devastating cost of this global conflagration and the enormous effort required to win the Allied victory.
With the stirring final volume of this monumental trilogy, Atkinson's accomplishment is manifest. He has produced the definitive chronicle of the war that unshackled a continent and preserved freedom in the West.
One of The Washington Post's Top 10 Books of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2013
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Reviews
A detailed and impeccably researched account of the allied political and military leaders in Africa & Europe during WWII. The writing is first class and richly deserving of the many award and accolades awarded to the author. This book pays homage to the efforts and sacrifice of so many during the war.
By Dad E.O.
Very detailed and enlightening book. the research involved is mind boggling. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will definitely read other works by this author.
By dffyuytrc
Atkinson demonstrates an amazing ability to take the reader through not only battlefields across the European theater, but also into the minds of those who fought it. Of importance, we learn what Soldiers from all walks of life were thinking, including their triumphs and tragedies. We also see how very human, and sometimes very flawed, generals and senior leaders prosecuted the war. Yet, the Allies found ways to preserve unity of effort to overcome humanity’s greatest threat. A must read and more importantly, lessons we must never forget.
By crzyboy20
Bringing to life a period in time that perhaps is forgotten, overlooked and taken for granted. A visceral connection is made through by showing the reality of an unconscionable war fought by men and women whose sacrifices would be unimaginable today. If anything else this trilogy helps keep their legacy alive and extremely relevant.
By Kashi_newsguy
A remarkably detailed look at WWII in Europe. There is much insight about the interaction of the Allies from Normandy to the collapse of the Axis on V-E day. One is reminded that with history there are only two outcomes: study history, or repeat it. Highly recommended.
By Roy Newell