Max Hastings

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There have been a number of recent books written on the Cuban Missile crisis as this most dangerous moment of the Cold War reemerges in importance as a new war engulfs Europe and the specter of nuc

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“Hastings is especially good in Operation Pedestal at describing the excitement, fear, and weariness of the British seamen and airmen as they encountered Axis attacks.”

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an incredible tale of technology and heroism.”

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“Hastings has written the best one-volume history on this war in a generation . . .”

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“a single overarching volume on World War II espionage and covert action that has long been missing . . .”

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“A highly readable account of a war Europe completely misjudged in terms of bloodshed and cost . . .”