Long Day's Journey into War: Pearl Harbor and a World at War--December 7, 1941 b

Description: Long Day's Journey into War by Stanley Weintraub Dramatic hour-by-hour chronicle of the whirlwind events sweeping the world on the calendar day that may be the most momentous of the twentieth century. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Long Days Journey Into War recaptures the whirlwind events sweeping the globe on the calendar day that may be the most momentous of the twentieth century. In this riveting re-creation, the vast, worldwide scope of the major turning point of World War II comes to unforgettable life.In Washington, D.C., the U.S. and Japanese governments move toward irreversible confrontation. In Tokyo, Emperor Hirohito strains to hear, amid the crackling radio static, the first reports of war. Landings in Malaya and Thailand at midnight are timed to coincide across the thousands of miles of ocean with carrier-plane and suicide-sub attacks at daylight on Hawaii.In Russia, in the subzero snows, the German onslaught crests against the furious counterattacks of a Red Army rising from its ruins. In North Africa, in the torrid sands about besieged Tobruk, Rommels Afrika Korps discovers its limits. In Nazi-occupied Europe, in a bleak Polish forest, Hitlers "final solution" is given its first grisly trial run.In the kaleidoscope of Stanley Weintraubs narrative, events reveal themselves in dramatic hour-by-hour simultaneous time as scenes shift from frontlines to home fronts. Meticulously researched, startling in its revelations and in its juxtaposition of events, Long Days Journey Into War is gripping, riveting history. (6 X 9, 752 pages, b&w photos, maps) Back Cover Long Days Journey Into War recaptures the whirlwind events sweeping the globe on the calendar day that may be the most momentous of the twentieth century. In this riveting re-creation, the vast, worldwide scope of the major turning point of World War II comes to unforgettable life.In Washington, D.C., the U.S. and Japanese governments move toward irreversible confrontation. In Tokyo, Emperor Hirohito strains to hear, amid the crackling radio static, the first reports of war. Landings in Malaya and Thailand at midnight are timed to coincide across the thousands of miles of ocean with carrier-plane and suicide-sub attacks at daylight on Hawaii.In Russia, in the subzero snows, the German onslaught crests against the furious counterattacks of a Red Army rising from its ruins. In North Africa, in the torrid sands about besieged Tobruk, Rommels Afrika Korps discovers its limits. In Nazi-occupied Europe, in a bleak Polish forest, Hitlers "final solution" is given its first grisly trial run.In the kaleidoscope of Stanley Weintraubs narrative, events reveal themselves in dramatic hour-by-hour simultaneous time as scenes shift from frontlines to home fronts. Meticulously researched, startling in its revelations and in its juxtaposition of events, Long Days Journey Into War is gripping, riveting history. (6 X 9, 752 pages, b&w photos, maps) Author Biography Stanley Weintraub was Evan Pugh Professor of Arts and Humanities at Pennsylvania State University. He wrote many acclaimed books, including numerous histories on the Great War and World War II. Review "A tremendous quantity of highly readable detail."--New York Times Long Description Long Days Journey Into War recaptures the whirlwind events sweeping the globe on the calendar day that may be the most momentous of the twentieth century. In this riveting re-creation, the vast, worldwide scope of the major turning point of World War II comes to unforgettable life.In Washington, D.C., the U.S. and Japanese governments move toward irreversible confrontation. In Tokyo, Emperor Hirohito strains to hear, amid the crackling radio static, the first reports of war. Landings in Malaya and Thailand at midnight are timed to coincide across the thousands of miles of ocean with carrier-plane and suicide-sub attacks at daylight on Hawaii.In Russia, in the subzero snows, the German onslaught crests against the furious counterattacks of a Red Army rising from its ruins. In North Africa, in the torrid sands about besieged Tobruk, Rommels Afrika Korps discovers its limits. In Nazi-occupied Europe, in a bleak Polish forest, Hitlers "final solution" is given its first grisly trial run.In the kaleidoscope of Stanley Weintraubs narrative, events reveal themselves in dramatic hour-by-hour simultaneous time as scenes shift from frontlines to home fronts. Meticulously researched, startling in its revelations and in its juxtaposition of events, Long Days Journey Into War is gripping, riveting history. Review Text "A tremendous quantity of highly readable detail."--New York Times Review Quote "A tremendous quantity of highly readable detail."--New York Times Details ISBN1493059505 Author Stanley Weintraub Short Title Long Days Journey into War Language English ISBN-10 1493059505 ISBN-13 9781493059508 Format Paperback Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Place of Publication Guilford Country of Publication United States Pages 746 NZ Release Date 2021-12-07 US Release Date 2021-12-07 Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-12-07 UK Release Date 2021-12-07 Imprint The Lyons Press Subtitle Pearl Harbor and a World at War—December 7, 1941 DEWEY 940.5426693 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-12-06 Illustrations 38 BW Photos, 3 Maps We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137151164;

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