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Offers an analysis of the personalities and psychology of Hitler and Churchill, focusing on the "duel" between the two - an 80-day struggle during which Hitler came much closer than has previously been acknowledged to gaining the upper hand.
How did the personal ideologies and strategic decisions of Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill shape the critical 80-day window between May and July 1940? John Lukacs, a historian specializing in the twentieth century, examines the psychological and political confrontation between these two leaders. By analyzing primary documents and diplomatic correspondence, he argues that this specific period represented the most precarious moment for Western democracy, during which Hitler’s victory was a distinct possibility.
What You Will Find
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Historians frequently cite this work for its focused analysis of the high-stakes diplomacy occurring during the fall of France. Readers often note the author's ability to synthesize complex political tensions into a clear, accessible narrative.
Page Count:
285
Publication Date:
1992-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192852574
ISBN-13:
9780192852571
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