Memoirs of the Second World War by Winston Churchill.
Hands down the BEST book I've ever read about WWII. Too many superlatives to list. The man was a prolific writer who also happened to lead nations during one of the darkest moments in World history. http://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-Second...e=UTF8&s=books
Another superb book that is incredibly intriguing as it too was written by one the highest profile figures of WWII is "Inside the Third Reich" by Albert Speer (Armaments Minister..."Hitler's Architect"). http://www.amazon.com/Inside-Third-R...e=UTF8&s=books |
A superb and insightful book about both Speer and the psychology of the times is
Albert Speer: His Battle With Truth by Gitta Sereny, an exceptionally gifted writer and historian who consulted extensively with Speer while researching the book. This book should be a
must read for anyone interested in this period of history. (
http://www.amazon.com/Albert-Speer-H...e=UTF8&s=books)
Also, for those of you who are interested in the 'birth' of the US combat army in WWII,
An Army at Dawn by Rick Atkinson is an excellent book which shows both the dynamics and processes (political, organisational and military) involved in the establishment of the force that was destined to travel from North Africa to the heart of Germany. (
http://www.amazon.com/Army-Dawn-1942.../dp/0805074481)