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The Liberation Trilogy Boxed Set: An Army at Dawn, The Day of Battle, The Guns at Last Light Hardcover – October 22, 2013

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The definitive chronicle of the Allied triumph in Europe during World War II, Rick Atkinson's Liberation Trilogy is now together in one boxed set: An Army at Dawn, The Day of Battle, and The Guns at Last Light

From the War in North Africa to the Invasion of Normandy, the Liberation Trilogy recounts the hard fought battles that led to Allied victory in Second World War. Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times bestselling author Rick Atkinson brings great drama and exquisite detail to the retelling of these battles and gives life to a cast of characters, from the Allied leaders to military rifleman in combat. His accomplishment is monumental: the Liberation Trilogy is the most vividly told, brilliantly researched World War II narrative to date.

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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2349 pages
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Henry Holt and Co.
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October 22, 2013
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6.5 x 5.25 x 9.55 inches
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1627790594
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978-1627790598
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Rick Atkinson is the bestselling author of the Liberation Trilogy―An Army at Dawn (winner of the Pulitzer Prize for History), The Day of Battle, and The Guns at Last Light―as well as The Long Gray Line and other books. His many additional awards include a Pulitzer Prize in journalism, a George Polk Award, and the Pritzker Military Library Literature Award. A former staff writer and senior editor at The Washington Post, he lives in Washington, D.C.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henry Holt and Co.; Slp edition (October 22, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 2349 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1627790594
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1627790598
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.72 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 5.25 x 9.55 inches

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- #832 in World War II History (Books)

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Rick Atkinson is the bestselling author of six works of narrative military history, including The Guns at Last Light, The Day of Battle, An Army at Dawn, The Long Gray Line, In the Company of Soldiers, and Crusade. He also was the lead essayist in Where Valor Rests: Arlington National Cemetery, published by National Geographic. He was a reporter, foreign correspondent, war correspondent, and senior editor at The Washington Post for more than twenty years. His many awards include Pulitzer Prizes for journalism and history, the George Polk Award, and the Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing. He lives in Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit www.liberationtrilogy.com.

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Martha Brown

Great trilogy

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2023

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Bought this as a gift for hubby. He is a war buff. Reads everything he gets his hands on. He said he highly recommends. Well written and researched.

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Andy

Great Gift!

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2022

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I purchased this "trilogy" for my 84 year old step father that likes war books and war history. It came recommended by a co-worker who is a history buff. The quality is beautiful. There is nothing like a hard bound book for avid readers. Also- the text is a litter larger than a paperback. My step-dad has already enjoyed the first (An Army at Dawn) and is looking forward to the others. The set was expensive for the hard bound books but for a gift- worth every penny. It will be a great addition to my Dad's library. Arrived quickly and was well packaged to protect the books.

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Jim Keelor

A World War-2 Collection that WOWS!

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2015

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This extraordinarily researched and written epic focuses on three major military campaigns in WW-2: North Africa, Italy and the Normandy invasion. Author Rick Atkinson's puts you inside the minds and hearts of both generals and privates is this intense, anecdotal review of what was a bloody, brave and brutal test of the American military. The author's access to the diaries of major players (Ike, Churchill, Patton, Montgomery etc) provides stunning information on the successes, strategy mistakes and vainglory in the political and military hierarchy of the Allied forces. The saga makes it clear that the Nazi's and their minions were defeated by the dedication and industrial expertise of the US worker and taxpayer..as much as by the military.

This trilogy is a long tough read which requires an emotional as well as a time commitment. Every minute spent with these brilliantly crafted reviews of the WW-2 places, people and politics...are treasured minutes. If you've ever wondered why "war is hell."...this collection by Atkinson will provide heretofore unappreciated insights...including many American readers may find hard to accept. Bravo Mr. Atkinson and God Bless all those Americans..many of whom Tom Brokaw referred to as "The Great Generation." Truly they were!

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Scott Barr

Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2022

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Just finished the first book. Spectacular read. Getting ready to read the second one. If you love WW2 history, you will love these.

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Army Vet

I recommend it to anyone who hasn't read it

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2016

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I am a WWII History reader and somehow omitted reading this trilogy about the European War Theater. I recommend it to anyone who hasn't read it. Rick Atkinson doesn't write like Steven Ambrose, but his writing is excellent and informative. Atkinson includes a lot of related illustrative information into a paragraph, whereas Ambrose tends to include a lot of detail of the event. Both are equally informative and interesting and readable. I found Atkinson's use of maps and text in the trilogy a bit difficult to follow. Atkinson relates events in great detail but I found it difficult to relate the text detail to the map detail. I enjoy and appreciate maps and I believe more maps and less detail on the maps would have been more effective. I highly recommend the Trilogy to any student of WWII in Europe. It would be great if Atkinson would do for the Pacific Theater what he's done for the European Theater.

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George

I didn't like the fact that battlefield diagrams were too small to ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2014

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Extremely well researched. A treasure trove of information. I didn't like the fact that battlefield diagrams were too small to examine closely in the e-book version. Also wish the pictures at the end of the books could have been integrated into the books in the appropriate places. The trilogy painted very good pictures of the personalities of the top generals, Eisenhower, Montgomery, Patton, Rommel, Bradley and Mark Clarke. I think the author concentrated a little too much on all that went wrong and not enough on things that went well. It's a reminder that war is hell and battles are almost always clouded in utter chaos and confusion and that victory often goes to the ones who planned the best and make the fewest mistakes.

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021

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Rick Atkinson did his homework and the letters home from dog soldiers to Generals were very telling and helped get to know these fascinating people. His descriptions of Battle were the best I’ve ever read. You felt you were there! Every young person today should read this Trilogy and learn of the sacrifices these Men and Women made to make the world safe from a mad man!

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JR

It's Cliche to Say, But This Is A Must Read

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2018

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There's an interesting coincidence in that I finished reading the book on Memorial Day 2018. What a fitting memorial. Atkinson does a wonderful job of mixing the macro - as in the places, spaces, and details of various battles, with the micro - details of the participants from Roosevelt, Churchill, and Ike down to Privates on the front lines. In doing so, Atkinson provides great depth, and personalizes the experience. And for me, personally, I think this book should be mandatory reading for anyone who is in a supervisory position or similar such position of power. There are lessons to be learned in how ego, infighting, and petty politics can undermine the mission - and cause great damage in the process.

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Tim

Good

Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2018

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stanretoma

Highly recommended seller and product

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2018

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Superb set - very informative - although being used as a 'dip-in and dip-out' to aid study. Books were immaculate and service was superb.

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Sugunan

Grand chronicle of war

Reviewed in Singapore on September 30, 2022

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I read about 20% of the first two volumes in the e-book format and decided this is just too good - I've got to have the physical copies for keeps. Lucky Amazon was selling this beautiful box set of hardcovers at a good discount. The history recounted here is harrowing, heartbreaking, fascinating and it fills you with anger at the sheer madness and waste of war. The writing is simply magnificent, both in terms of battle descriptions and in character portraits of individuals.

C

Magnifica edicion, muy buen libro

Reviewed in Spain on June 12, 2014

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Extremadamente detallado, muy bien escrito. A cualquiera que le interese el tema, se lo recomiendo sin dudas. Creo que se convertirá en un clásico.

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James Gillap

Still have not opened the book set looks too good to open I am glad to have it and ...

Reviewed in Canada on April 10, 2015

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Still have not opened the book set looks too good to open I am glad to have it and well eventually read the set.

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