My Favorite Books About World War II

Discover the best World War II books with our curated list of favorites. Explore gripping histories, memoirs, and novels that bring the era to life. Perfect for history buffs!

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Stalingrad

by Antony Beevor

The Battle of Stalingrad was not only the psychological turning point of World War II: it also changed the face of modern warfare. From Antony …
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D-Day

by Stephen E. Ambrose

Stephen E. Ambrose’s D-Day is the definitive history of World War II’s most pivotal battle, a day that changed the course of history. D-Day is …
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Citizen Soldiers

by Stephen E. Ambrose

From Stephen E. Ambrose, bestselling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day, the inspiring story of the ordinary men of the U.S. army in northwest …
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An Army at Dawn

by Rick Atkinson

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A splendid book... The emphasis throughout is on the human drama of men at war."--The …
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The Castle in the Forest

by Norman Mailer

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The Naked and the Dead

by Norman Mailer

The story of a platoon of Marines stationed on the Japanese-held island of Anopopei in World War II.
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Longest Day

by Cornelius Ryan

The unparalleled, classic work of history that recreates the battle that changed World War II—the Allied invasion of Normandy. The Longest Day is Cornelius Ryan’s …
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The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors

by James D. Hornfischer

“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.” With these words, Lieutenant …
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